It is better to be high-spirited even though one makes more mistakes, than to be narrow-minded and all to prudent.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Living with enthusiasm and taking risks is preferable to being overly cautious and limited in perspective.
- In plain terms
- It is better to be energetic and make mistakes than to be too careful.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace enthusiasm over excessive caution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you too cautious?
- What risk would you take?
Another view
Excessive risk can lead to unnecessary harm or instability.
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