“To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.”
More from Plutarch
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“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.”
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“Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.”
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“I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.”
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“Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.”