Quote by Dale Carnegie

All the king's horses and all the king's men can't put the past together again. So let's remember: Don't try to saw sawdust.

All the king's horses and all the king's men can't put the p

Summary

This quote is urging people to accept the inability to change the past. The reference to "all the king's horses and all the king's men" relates to the nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty," emphasizing the futility of trying to fix something that is broken beyond repair. In the same way, it advises against wasting time and effort on meaningless tasks or trying to accomplish the impossible. Instead, it encourages individuals to focus on what they can control and accept the past as an unchangeable part of their lives.

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By Dale Carnegie

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