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Our errors are surely not such awfully solemn things. In a world where we are so certain to incur them in spite of all o
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"Our errors are surely not such awfully solemn things. In a world where we are so certain to incur them in spite of all our caution, a certain lightness of heart seems healthier than this excessive nervousness on their behalf"

- William James

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This quote by William James is a tip that mistakes are a part of life and should not be taken too seriously. He recommends that it is healthier to have a lighthearted mindset towards our errors instead of being extremely nervous about them. He acknowledges that mistakes are inevitable, no matter just how much care we take, and that it is important to accept this truth and carry on. This quote motivates us to be more flexible of ourselves and to not let our mistakes define us. It is a reminder that mistakes are a part of the knowing process and that we need to not be too hard on ourselves.

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William James This quote is written / told by William James between January 11, 1842 and August 26, 1910. He was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 85 other quotes.

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