Taylor Fritz says fear of defeat is not a sufficient reason to refrain from trying

Beyond Words

“What’s the worst that can happen? You lose.” Taylor Fritz, the American tennis star, believes that the fear of defeat is not a sufficient reason to refrain from trying. If a player is capable of competing, entering the experience is better than withdrawing from it in advance.

“We don’t need complex language to be profound.” Rodrigo Nava, the Mexican director, argues that depth does not come from the complexity of expression, but from the sincerity and precision of the idea. A story can carry great meaning without hiding behind pretentious language.

“Passion is not an inexhaustible resource… so we must protect it.” Tatiana Ouman Svetikova, a researcher in physics at Helmholtz University in Dresden, warns young researchers against depleting the enthusiasm that drove them to science. Choosing a good environment and setting appropriate boundaries help keep curiosity alive in the long term.