Quote by Gene Fowler

I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; had I abided by it I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes.

I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; ha

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is thankful for not always following the wisdom and advice given by others. They believe that if they had listened to such advice, they might have avoided some of the mistakes they made in life. The speaker implies that making these mistakes actually ended up being beneficial to their personal growth and development, as they gained valuable lessons and experiences from them.

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