In examining the potential of individuals, we must focus on their strengths and not just their mistakes. We cannot be limited by what they may have spilled in the kitchen.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I have made my mistakes my strengths instead of looking at whose fault it is.
The ability of discerning high quality unavoidably implies the ability of identifying shortcomings.
As if one could know the good a person is capable of, when one doesn't know the bad he might do.
Over the years, I've learned that a confident person doesn't concentrate or focus on their weaknesses - they maximize their strengths.
If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather that dull and unresponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabilities.
The new generation of researchers must be given the skills and values - not just scientific ideals, but also awareness of human weaknesses - that will enable it to correct its forebears' mistakes.
To understand the true quality of people, you must look into their minds, and examine their pursuits and aversions.
Humans make mistakes.
All my big mistakes are when I try to second-guess or please an audience. My work is always stronger when I get very selfish about it.
We're far more defined by our mistakes than the things that we succeed at.