Quote by Mark Twain

We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it -- and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove-lid. She will never sit down on a hot stove-lid again -- and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one anymore.

We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wi

Summary

This quote cautions us to extract valuable lessons from our experiences while being mindful of not generalized fear or avoiding potentially beneficial experiences as a result. It likens the situation to a cat that learns from sitting on a hot stove-lid and avoids it afterwards, but in turn, refuses to sit on any stove-lid (hot or cold) again. Thus, the quote advises us not to let the fear of past negative experiences prevent us from embracing new opportunities and potentially positive experiences.

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By Mark Twain

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