Quote by Benjamin Franklin

I should have no objection to go over the same life from its beginning to the end: requesting only the advantage authors have, of correcting in a second edition the faults of the first.

I should have no objection to go over the same life from its

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has no issue with living the same life all over again, as long as they can make improvements and correct their mistakes in a second iteration. It implies a desire for personal growth and the opportunity to learn from past experiences. The reference to authors and their ability to refine their work in subsequent editions highlights the notion of continuous self-improvement and the importance of learning from one's own errors.

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By Benjamin Franklin

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