We seem to gain wisdom more readily through our failures than through our successes. We always think of failure as the antithesis of success, but it isn't. Success often lies just the other side of failure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wisdom comes more from failures than successes, and failure often precedes success.
- In plain terms
- Failures teach more than successes and lead to success.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn from failure to achieve success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What have you learned from failure?
- When did failure lead to success?
Another view
Some failures do not lead to success or wisdom.
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