Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay

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 had

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's gratitude for not always following good advice. It suggests that if they had heeded such advice, they may have been prevented from making mistakes that turned out to be important and beneficial to their personal growth. It emphasizes the value of learning through one's own experiences, even if they are viewed as mistakes by others.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay

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