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You can always tell an old soldier by the inside of his holsters and cartridge boxes. The young ones carry pistols and c
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"You can always tell an old soldier by the inside of his holsters and cartridge boxes. The young ones carry pistols and cartridges; the old ones, grub"

- George Bernard Shaw

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This quote by George Bernard Shaw is a funny means of claiming that experience is the most effective instructor. The young soldier is unskilled and also brings handguns and cartridges, which are required for fight. The old soldier, however, has seen numerous battles and also has discovered to lug the basics for survival, such as food and various other materials. This quote indicates that the old soldier has found out to be gotten ready for any type of scenario, as well as has gotten wisdom from his experiences. It likewise implies that the young soldier is still finding out as well as has yet to acquire the very same level of experience and also knowledge as the old soldier. This quote is a tip that experience is indispensable which it is important to pick up from our errors and also successes.

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George Bernard Shaw This quote is written / told by George Bernard Shaw between July 26, 1856 and November 2, 1950. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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