Quote by Josh Billings

Experience increases our wisdom but doesn't reduce our follies.

Experience increases our wisdom but doesn't reduce our folli

Summary

This quote suggests that although gaining experience can make us wiser and more knowledgeable, it does not necessarily eliminate our tendencies to make foolish decisions or mistakes. As humans, we have the capacity to both learn from our experiences and continue to make errors in judgment. Despite accumulating wisdom, we may still exhibit flawed judgment at times, highlighting the complexity of our nature and the ongoing potential for making errors. Experience serves as a valuable teacher, but it does not guarantee absolute immunity from foolishness.

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By Josh Billings

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