John MarsdenWe kill all the caterpillars, then complain there are no butterflies.
About This Quote
This quote is a warning to others to not make the same mistake. We all make mistakes, and should try not to repeat them. However, we can learn from our mistakes and should always take care of the problems we face. But, if we do not learn from our mistakes, then we may end up repeating them over and over again.
Source: The Dead Of Night
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