Quote by Brian O'Shaugnessy

Trying is the internalization of the failure of omnipotence.

Trying is the internalization of the failure of omnipotence.

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of trying is born out of the realization that one cannot always have absolute power or control over everything. It implies that trying is a response to acknowledging one's limitations, a recognition that failure is possible. In other words, it implies that attempting something is an acknowledgement of our own vulnerabilities and an acceptance of the possibility of not achieving perfection or success in a given endeavor.

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By Brian O'Shaugnessy

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