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You must learn from the mistakes of others. You cant possibly live long enough to make them all yourself
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"You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself"

- Sam Levenson

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This quote by Sam Levenson is a pointer that we must not be afraid to learn from the mistakes of others. It is impossible to live enough time to make all the errors ourselves, so it is very important to benefit from the experiences of those who have gone before us. By gaining from the errors of others, we can prevent making the same errors ourselves and save ourselves time and energy. This quote likewise encourages us to be simple and available to gaining from others. We must not be too proud to confess that we can learn from the experiences of others. By doing so, we can become smarter and more skilled in life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sam Levenson between December 28, 1911 and August 27, 1980. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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