Quote by Carolyn Kenmore, Mannequin: My L

If you can learn from hard knocks, you can also learn from soft touches.

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Summary

This quote suggests that while valuable lessons can be learned and growth can occur through difficult or challenging experiences (hard knocks), one should not overlook the potential for learning and growth in more subtle or gentle experiences (soft touches). It highlights the importance of being open to receiving knowledge and insights from various sources, whether they are marked by struggle or ease, and emphasizes the idea that wisdom and learning can be found in unexpected and diverse places.

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By Carolyn Kenmore, Mannequin: My L

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