Wisdom quote by Herb Caen

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A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew
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"A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew"

- Herb Caen

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This quote by Herb Caen is a metaphor for the process of learning and growing. It suggests that when an individual handles an obstacle that is too tough for them, they are essentially cutting their wisdom teeth. This is because they are learning from their mistakes and acquiring knowledge from the experience. It implies that the harder obstacles an individual handles, the more knowledge they will get. This quote encourages people to take dangers and challenge themselves, even if they might not be able to manage the job at hand. It is a tip that failure is part of the learning procedure which it is necessary to take risks in order to grow and get knowledge.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Herb Caen between April 3, 1916 and February 1, 1997. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Wisdom. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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