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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest Second, by imitation, which is easiest and third by experience, which is the bitterest. – Confucius

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Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes along. – Samuel Butler, “Speech at the Somerville Club,” 27 February 1895

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I think I can make an entirely new game experience, and if I cant do it, some other game designer will. – Shigeru Miyamoto

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I was thinking that we all learn by experience, but some of us have to go to summer school. – Peter De Vries

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I would love to be a father. I had a great father who taught me how gratifying that is. Im not going to deny myself that. I think Id be good at it. Everybody wants that experience. I definitely do. – Mike Myers

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