It is common sense to take a method and try it: If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.
采取一种方法并尝试它是常识：如果失败，坦白承认并尝试另一种方法。 但最重要的是，尝试一些东西。
https://source.oglethorpe.edu/2012/05/22/remembering-fdrs-commencement-speech-at-oglethorpe/
The full Oglethorpe commencement speech: https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/address-oglethorpe-university-atlanta-georgia