It's only those who do nothing that make no mistakes, I suppose.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Making mistakes is inevitable when you act; inaction avoids error but is useless.
- In plain terms
- Only people who do nothing avoid mistakes.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace mistakes as proof that you are trying.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What mistake made you stronger?
Another view
It does not distinguish between harmful and harmless mistakes.
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