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Advice Quote by Fiona Apple

“I don't want to give advice to a 19-year-old, because I want a 19-year-old to make mistakes and learn from them. Make mistakes, make mistakes, make mistakes. Just make sure they're your mistakes.” quote by Fiona Apple
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““I don't want to give advice to a 19-year-old, because I want a 19-year-old to make mistakes and learn from them. Make mistakes, make mistakes, make mistakes. Just make sure they're your mistakes.””

Fiona Apple

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2018

Young adults should learn through their own mistakes, not others' advice.

In simple terms: Mistakes are personal learning tools.

Key Takeaway

Allow youth to err and grow independently.

Themes

growth mistakes learning

Mood

encouraging reflective

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • mentoring
  • career guidance

Key Concepts

education development autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mistakes have taught you the most?
  • How can guidance balance with independence?
A Different Perspective

Excessive freedom may lead to harmful errors.

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