#Mistakes

Learning Through Seeking and Mistakes – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Reflects Goethe’s broader belief in self-improvement and experiential learning, central themes in his literary and philosophical works. [...]

Experience Is the Name Everyone Gives to Their Mistakes — Oscar Wilde

On a deeper level, Wilde is commenting on the human condition—our need to justify or explain our failures. It echoes a common philosophical view that life is a process of trial and error, with 'experience' being the cumulative result of these trials. [...]

The Only Man Who Never Makes a Mistake Is the Man Who Never Does Anything - Theodore Roosevelt

As a president well-known for his activism and energetic leadership, Theodore Roosevelt’s philosophy stressed the importance of action, effort, and perseverance. His words reflect his personal credo of striving for success despite the possibility of failure. [...]