Michael Bassey JohnsonWe do not learn for the benefit of anyone, we learn to unlearn ignorance.
About This Quote
Learning from the mistakes of others is a very human thing to do. The more we read about others’ mistakes, the better we become at avoiding those mistakes in the future. In fact, the more we learn from others’ mistakes, the less likely we are to make those mistakes ourselves. This is a very powerful teaching tool that can help you avoid pitfalls and become a better person.
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