Quote by Josh Jenkins

To err is human, but when the eraser wears out ahead of the pencil, you're overdoing it.

To err is human, but when the eraser wears out ahead of the

Summary

This quote humorously conveys the idea that making mistakes is a natural part of being human, but if you constantly make so many errors that you wear out the eraser before the pencil, then you are going beyond what is reasonable or acceptable. It implies that making mistakes is acceptable, but excessive errors indicate a lack of proper judgment or control. The quote encourages self-reflection and the need to strike a balance between making mistakes and learning from them.

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Mistakes

By Josh Jenkins

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