There are any number of these but this one introduces the topic fairly well:
To cleave to a losing idea though seems to me the height of folly.
Of course, some say perseverance is also a fine attribute, the tenacity of the bulldog, the never-say-die attitude. So perhaps it comes down, in the end, to a question of judgement and experience.
The only failure a man ought to fear is failure of cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.Well, I can't completely agree. When one is failing, sometimes it is better to cut one's losses and smile; one scrutinizes the failure, works out the weakness in the idea and plans it better for the next time.
[George Eliot]
To cleave to a losing idea though seems to me the height of folly.
Of course, some say perseverance is also a fine attribute, the tenacity of the bulldog, the never-say-die attitude. So perhaps it comes down, in the end, to a question of judgement and experience.
Well, I can't completely agree. When one is failing, sometimes it is better to cut one's losses and smile; one scrutinizes the failure, works out the weakness in the idea and plans it better for the next time.
ReplyDeleteThis bit I do totally agree with :-)
I thyink we have to give ideas time, James.
ReplyDeleteA bit profound for a wednesday evening
ReplyDeleteYes Welshcakes I agree, ideas have to germinate. Somtimes they take a little while but the wait is worth it :-)
ReplyDeleteJmes, if you're thinking about the awards idea, maybe it's taking off slowly because the scope is too broad. ? Narrow the focus - e.g. to microbloggers.
ReplyDeleteThat's gret thinking, Sackers.
ReplyDeleteCherie, Welshcakes, Jeremy - points noted and thanks.