Quote by Minna Antrim

Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.

Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bill

Summary

This quote implies that experience is a valuable lesson provider, but it often comes with significant costs or consequences. It suggests that the lessons learned from firsthand experience can be expensive or even painful. Just like receiving a large bill after a service, the quote underscores the idea that the knowledge gained through experience often comes at the price of mistakes or difficulties encountered along the way.

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By Minna Antrim

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