Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience.

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This quote suggests that a single moment of profound understanding or realization can be more valuable than a lifetime of experiences. It highlights the transformative power of gaining deep insights or epiphanies, emphasizing their potential to have a significant impact on an individual's understanding of life, relationships, and themselves. It underscores the idea that true wisdom can sometimes be attained in an instant, transcending the need for extensive personal experiences.

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