Quote by Chinua Achebe

The only thing we have learnt from experience is that we learn nothing from experience.

The only thing we have learnt from experience is that we lea

Summary

This quote suggests that although we often go through various experiences in life, we don't always gain knowledge or learn valuable lessons from them. It implies that we have a tendency to repeat the same mistakes or overlook the opportunity for growth and change. Therefore, the quote implies that true learning comes from actively reflecting on and extracting lessons from our experiences, rather than simply going through them passively.

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Experience

By Chinua Achebe

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