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George Bernard Shaw

A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.

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Living a life where you actively try things and sometimes fail shows courage and leads to learning, which benefits both yourself and others. In contrast, avoiding action to prevent mistakes results in no progress or meaningful contribution.

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