My future is in my past and my past is my present. I must now make the present my future.
Vladimir HorowitzRead
Always there should be a little mistake here and there - I am for it. The people who don't do mistakes are cold like ice. It takes risk to make a mistake. If you don't take risk, you are boring.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing mistakes is necessary for growth and creativity.
Vladimir Horowitz highlights the value of making mistakes as a fundamental part of being human. He suggests that those who avoid risks and mistakes may lack warmth and vibrancy, while those who are willing to take chances and make errors are more engaging and lively.
Themes
MistakeRiskGrowthCreativityEngagementLife
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to encourage students to embrace their failures.
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