But I despised men who accepted their fate. I shaped mine twenty times and had it broken twenty times in my hands.
Dorothy DunnettRead
You can't hold back. You can't think of the subtleties of playing. You just have to get out and really bare it all, and hopefully you don't fall off the plank. And if you do, hey, pick yourself up, dust yourself down, and start all over again.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace spontaneity and take risks, accepting failures as part of the journey.
This quote emphasizes the importance of being courageous and authentic in one's endeavors, suggesting that preparation and overthinking can hinder true expression. The speaker encourages a carefree attitude towards experiences, advocating for resilience in the face of setbacks by highlighting the necessity of picking oneself up after a fall and trying again.
Themes
CourageResilienceAuthenticityRiskFailure
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote to inspire a team during a challenging project.
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