When the sage points at the moon, all that the idiot sees is the finger.
Anthony De MelloRead
Those who make no mistakes are making the biggest mistakes of all - they are attempting nothing new.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Making mistakes is a crucial part of learning and growth, and avoiding them often means avoiding new experiences.
This quote by Anthony De Mello emphasizes the importance of taking risks and embracing the possibility of failure as an essential part of personal growth and innovation. It suggests that those who avoid making mistakes are likely not challenging themselves or exploring new opportunities, which ultimately leads to stagnation and missed chances for development.
Themes
MistakesGrowthInnovationRiskLearning
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage students to take more risks in their learning.
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The master never seemed to have his fill of gazing at his firstborn child. "What do you want him to be when he grows up?" someone asked. "Outrageously happy," said the master.
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The genius of a composer is found in the notes of his music; but analyzing the notes will not reveal his genius. The poet's greatness is contained in his words; yet the study of his words will not disclose his inspiration. God reveals himself in creation; but scrutinize creation as minutely as you wish, you will not find God, any more than you will find the soul through careful examination of your body.
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What is a loving heart? A loving heart is sensitive to the whole of life, to all persons; a loving heart doesn't harden itself to any persons or things.
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Problems only exist in the human mind.
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