Quote by Tallulah Bankhead

If I had my life to live again. I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner.

If I had my life to live again. I'd make the same mistakes,

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker views mistakes as valuable life experiences. They acknowledge that, if given another chance, they would still make the same mistakes, but would do so earlier in their life. It hints at a belief that mistakes offer opportunities for growth, learning, and ultimately, shaping one's identity. The quote encourages embracing and learning from the missteps we make along the way, implying that they contribute to personal development no matter the timing.

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Mistakes

By Tallulah Bankhead

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