Quote by Hugh Leonard

I went through life like an idiot for a great deal of the time, saying there's nothing I would change. That was a very arrogant thing to say. There's a lot I would change. There are people I would have steered clear of.

I went through life like an idiot for a great deal of the ti

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects upon their past behavior and admits to having gone through life foolishly and arrogantly. They acknowledge that they used to believe there was nothing they would change, but now realize the error in that thinking. They admit that there are certain people they wish they had avoided. This quote signifies a personal growth, as the speaker acknowledges their own arrogance and the importance of making different choices to avoid negative experiences.

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