Orson Scott CardThe wise are not wise because they make no mistakes. They are wise because they correct their mistakes as soon as they recognize them.
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The one who is not wise would say that the wise are not wise because they make no mistakes. He would say that the wise are not wise because they make no mistakes. The wise however, are indeed wise. They would correct their mistakes as soon as they recognize them.
This is because the wise know that it is better to make a mistake than to be wrong. The wise know that it is better to make a mistake than to be wrong about something. Being wrong about something can lead to heartache and disappointment; while making a mistake can lead to more success and happiness.
Source: Xenocide
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