A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.
George Bernard Shaw
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Quote Analysis
This quote emphasizes the value of action and the inherent worth in making mistakes. Shaw suggests that taking risks and learning through errors is far more honorable and impactful than staying idle out of fear or indecision. A life filled with mistakes is a sign of effort and growth, while a stagnant life misses opportunities for development and contribution.
About the Author
- Lived from 1856 to 1950, during the Victorian and early modern era.
- Associated with socialism and known for promoting progressive ideas and social reform.
- Critic of organized religion and a staunch advocate for rationalism and humanism.
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