Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

There are few people who are more often in the wrong than those who cannot endure to be so.

There are few people who are more often in the wrong than th

Summary

This quote means that individuals who are unable to accept being wrong are more likely to consistently make mistakes. They have a strong aversion to admitting their errors or faults, which prevents them from learning and growing from those experiences. By refusing to acknowledge when they are in the wrong, these individuals become trapped in a cycle of repeating their mistakes and failing to develop as individuals.

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By Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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