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Errors Quote by Plutarch

“To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.” quote by Plutarch — Download Open image

“To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.”

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