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A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness
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"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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This quote by Elbert Hubbard speaks with the significance of having the ability to forget. Having an absorbent memory is an useful tool, however it is not necessarily a sign of achievement. The capability to forget is what genuinely sets somebody apart as excellent. It indicates that the person is able to move on from the past and concentrate on today and future. It likewise suggests that the individual has the ability to release animosities and forgive others. It signifies emotional maturity and strength. It suggests somebody who is able to take the lessons from the past and utilize them to develop a much better future. The ability to forget suggests success since it reveals that the person has the ability to gain from their mistakes and grow from them.

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Elbert Hubbard This quote is written / told by Elbert Hubbard between June 19, 1859 and May 7, 1915. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 77 other quotes.

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