Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to error that counts.

There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher.

In school, you are given the lesson first. One the street, you're given the mistake first and then it's up to you to find the lesson, if you ever find it.

Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible. The kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.