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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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