You will never stub your toe standing still. The faster you go, the more chance there is of stubbing your toe, but the more chance you have of getting somewhere.
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It is not a disgrace to fail. Failing is one of the greatest arts in the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Failure is not shameful; it's a valuable part of learning.
This quote emphasizes that failing should not be viewed as a negative experience but rather as an essential aspect of growth and development. Charles Kettering highlights that the process of stumbling and falling can teach us valuable lessons, making failure a significant skill or 'art' to master in our journey towards success.
Themes
FailureLearningGrowthSuccessResilience
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing challenges, one might say this quote to encourage the audience.
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