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The best may slip, and even the most cautious fall; but he is more than human who errors not at all.

The best may slip, and even the most cautious fall; but he i

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This quote emphasizes that even the best individuals can make mistakes and even the most careful people can experience failures. It highlights that making errors or experiencing setbacks is a natural part of being human. No one is flawless or immune to making mistakes, and it is unrealistic and inhuman to expect perfection. The quote suggests that what truly matters is how we learn from these errors and rise above them, recognizing our fallibility and striving to improve ourselves.

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