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I learnt a lot about myself, I learnt a lot about other people and the problems they have. If I was lucky enough to live
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"I learnt a lot about myself, I learnt a lot about other people and the problems they have. If I was lucky enough to live to a hundred, how I will feel about two per cent of my life being that way, I don't know"

- Jeffrey Archer

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This quote by Jeffrey Archer speaks to the significance of learning from life experiences, both good and bad. He assesses the lessons he has learnt more about himself and others, and how he has actually grown from these experiences. He likewise acknowledges that life is unpredictable and that he does not know how he will feel about the difficult times he has dealt with when he looks back on his life. This quote encourages us to put in the time to review our own experiences and to appreciate the lessons we have learnt from them. It also reminds us to be grateful for the great times and to be resilient in the face of misfortune. Eventually, it is a tip that life is precious which we need to take advantage of it.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Jeffrey Archer somewhere between April 15, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from England. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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