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Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. – Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See

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Prudence is but experience, which equal time, equally bestows on all men, in those things they equally apply themselves unto. – Thomas Hobbes

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Experience

While teaching, I also worked undercover in the lower courts by saying I was a young law teacher wanting experience in criminal law. The judges were happy to assist me but what I learned was how corrupt the lower courts were. Judges were accepting money right in the courtroom. – Samuel Dash

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Experience

In the revolt against idealism, the ambiguities of the word experience have been perceived, with the result that realists have more and more avoided the word. – Bertrand Russell

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Experience

I dont think I even knew how big we were at the time. It was mad. I gained a lot through East 17 and Im grateful for being able to have that experience. – Brian Harvey

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Experience

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There is a great streak of violence in every human being. If it is not channeled and understood, it will break out in war or in madness. – Sam Peckinpah

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My dreams were always small and puny. All I ever needed was a little house with a little picket fence by the sea. Little did I know that I would live in Malacanang Palace for 20 years and visit all the major palaces of mankind. And then also meet ordinary citizens and the leaders of superpowers. – Imelda Marcos

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