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Mistakes Quotes

Mistakes Quotes

Mistakes are uncomfortable in the moment but quietly essential. This collection brings together perspectives on error, failure, and the freedom that comes from accepting imperfection -- from Oscar Wilde's dry wit to John Wooden's coaching wisdom.

These quotes are a good fit for graduation speeches, self-improvement journals, leadership presentations, or social media posts about learning from setbacks. Explore them below.

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“Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.”

Oscar Wilde

“If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.”

John Wooden

“Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain… To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it.”

Kevyn Aucoin

“Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.”

Bruce Lee

“I'm not perfect; I make mistakes all the time. All I can do is to try my best to learn from my mistakes, take responsibility for them, and do a better job tomorrow.”

Lana

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