Which is worse, failing or never trying? In Anthem by Ayn Rand, The “Emancipation Proclamation” by Abraham Lincoln , Prometheus from Greek Mythology, Critical thinking audio by Leo and a socratic seminar is the text that I will get my examples and information from. My opinion was that it’s worse to never try rather than fail because when you never try your filled with curiosity and regret, you can gain experience from your failures to help you and sometimes it will better your future or the people around you.
At first, in Anthem, Liberty is born into a city where his rights are revoked. Basic human rights such as a name, being able to see your parents, or even picking your career choice was never a luxury for them. Liberty was born different though, he has felt it ever since he was little. He was more curious about things, he fought with the other kids and he was very smart. However, this was all considered evil nature in that city. …show more content…
He was caught and punished by being tied upon a cliff and everyday his liver is regenerated and eaten by vultures.Prometheus was a very smart titan, he always worried about the future and repeatedly took precautions. He saw how humans were suffering without warmth at night or heat to cook their food. He asked Jupiter to help them and give them just a spark, but he refused fearing they would become smarter and overthrow the gods. Prometheus took the initiative and stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans. He wasn’t afraid to try things that he thought was right. He wasn’t even afraid to fail, he knew he would always regret it if he had stood back and did nothing. This reminds me of the time that I seen one of my friends crying. It was a little awkward at first, but i couldn’t just pass by without trying to help her. So I sat next to her and asked her what was wrong and after we talked she said she felt a lot