It was our fault, and our very great fault - and now we must turn it to use. We have forty million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Own failure completely and convert it to utility. Excuses are useless; reasons for failure can drive improvement.
- In plain terms
- Admit your faults and use them to improve.
- What can you take from it?
- Take responsibility and learn from mistakes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fault do you deny?
- How do you turn failure to use?
Another view
Blame isn't always one side; shared fault can be complex.
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