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The value of experimentation is not the trying. It's the trying again after the experiment fails.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The true value of experimentation lies not in the initial attempt, but in the perseverance to try again after failure.
This quote emphasizes the importance of resilience and determination in the face of failure. It suggests that experimentation and innovation are essential parts of progress, and the real lesson comes from the willingness to persist and adapt after setbacks, rather than simply trying something once and giving up.
Themes
ExperimentationFailureResilienceMotivationPerseverance
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech to emphasize the importance of persistence in achieving goals.
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