Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Taking action and experimenting improves life more than hesitation.
- In plain terms
- Try many things to learn and grow.
- What can you take from it?
- Action beats inaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What experiment will you try?
Another view
Careful planning sometimes prevents harm.
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