“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; w”
— Theodore Roosevelt
Simplified Meaning:
It's not the people who criticize who matter. Instead, it's the people who are out there trying and doing the hard work that count. Imagine an athlete who trains every day, gets tired, and maybe even gets hurt while striving to win a game. The person who matters is the athlete giving their all, not the person sitting in the stands, saying how they could have done better. Real credit goes to those who are brave enough to take risks and face challenges, even if they fail sometimes. If you want to make a difference, don't be afraid to step into the arena and put in the effort, rather than just commenting on others' actions from the sidelines.
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