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Nothing happens quite by chance. Its a question of accretion of information and experience
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"Nothing happens quite by chance. It's a question of accretion of information and experience"

- Jonas Salk

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This quote by Jonas Salk recommends that absolutely nothing in life is random or unexpected. Rather, it is the outcome of a combination of info and experience that we have actually accumulated with time. This implies that our decisions and actions are based on the understanding and experiences we have actually gained throughout our lives. It suggests that our lives are shaped by the decisions we make and the experiences we have. It also suggests that we are in control of our own destiny which we can form our lives by making notified decisions based on the info and experiences we have. This quote encourages us to take obligation for our own lives and to make decisions that will lead us to a better future. It also recommends that we ought to aim to acquire more understanding and experience in order to make better decisions and to attain our objectives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jonas Salk between October 28, 1914 and June 23, 1995. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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