Quote by Charles Wolfe

Those who do remember it will find new ways to screw it up.

Those who do remember it will find new ways to screw it up.

Summary

This quote suggests that even if some people remember how to do something correctly or learn from past mistakes, they will still find different and potentially harmful ways to mess it up. It reflects the idea that humans have a tendency to make errors or create problems despite their knowledge, implying that repeating the same mistakes in different forms is an inherent part of human nature. Thus, the quote emphasizes the cycle of learning and repeating mistakes in various ways.

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By Charles Wolfe

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