Dr. Lin is a scientist. She is trying to grow a plant with less water. The experiment fails.
She is patient as she writes down the results. She does not throw away the notes.
Rain hits the window. Dr. Lin watches the drops. She thinks about how water moves through soil.
She is diligent and starts again. This time, she uses less water and more time. The plant grows.
Her team is excited. She is considerate and shares the credit. "We found the question together," she says.
Her wisdom is simple: a failure is not the end. It is a clue.
A thought to keep
A failed experiment can point to a better question.