Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
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Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace your mistakes as opportunities for growth rather than treating them as faults.
This quote by Confucius emphasizes the importance of accepting and learning from one's mistakes instead of letting shame overwhelm us. By acknowledging our errors, we can prevent ourselves from turning them into more significant issues and instead use them as stepping stones for personal development and improvement.
Themes
MistakesLearningGrowthDevelopmentShame
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, one could say this quote to encourage colleagues to share their mistakes openly.
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