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A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget

A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness. – Elbert Hubbard

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Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. – Elbert Hubbard

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The teacher is the one who gets the most out of the lessons, and the true teacher is the learner. – Elbert Hubbard

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A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success. – Elbert Hubbard

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