Quote by J. Robert Oppenheimer

A man whose errors take ten years to correct is quite a man.

A man whose errors take ten years to correct is quite a man.

Summary

This quote suggests that a person who acknowledges their mistakes and takes a considerable amount of time to rectify them is truly admirable. It emphasizes patience, persistence, and humility in the face of one's own imperfections. The quote recognizes the efforts it takes to learn from past errors and demonstrates the value of personal growth and self-improvement, as it underlines the strength required to confront and amend one's mistakes over a significant period of time.

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Mistakes

By J. Robert Oppenheimer

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