They say President Wilson has blundered
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They say President Wilson has blundered.
Perhaps he has,
but I notice he usually blunders forward.
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Meaning
This quote means even mistakes can be valuable if they move events forward. Motion with flaws may still beat paralysis.
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Thomas A. Edison
Thomas A. Edison was an American inventor and businessman, credited with pioneering innovations like the light bulb and phonograph. His quotes often reflect invention, persistence, and ingenuity. Edison inspires inventors, entrepreneurs, and innovators to embrace creativity, problem-solving, and relentless effort in pursuing groundbreaking ideas.
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