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Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own
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"Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own"

- Aesop

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This quote by Aesop is a tip to learn from the mistakes of others instead of making our own. It is an alerting to be mindful and to put in the time to observe and gain from the experiences of those around us. By doing so, we can prevent making the very same mistakes and suffering the very same effects. This quote motivates us to be smart and to utilize the knowledge of others to our advantage. It is a tip that we can take advantage of the experiences of others which it is often better to gain from their miseries than to experience them ourselves. This quote is a pointer to be mindful of the experiences of others and to use them to our benefit.

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Greece Flag This quote is written / told by Aesop between 620 BC and 564 BC. He was a famous Author from Greece. The author also have 41 other quotes.

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