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“A old man once told me "you live and you learn". We'll I've learnt that the blade sword is infinite, I've also learnt how to make a really good yogurt although this is not a skill I plan to employ at this point in time.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““A old man once told me "you live and you learn". We'll I've learnt that the blade sword is infinite, I've also learnt how to make a really good yogurt although this is not a skill I plan to employ at this point in time.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: Discworld series, 1998

Life offers both profound lessons and trivial skills; wisdom can be found in unexpected places.

In simple terms: Learn from life, even odd experiences.

Key Takeaway

Value both deep insight and simple pleasures.

Themes

humor wisdom learning

Mood

playful thoughtful

Type

humorous inspirational

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • cooking
  • craft hobbies

Key Concepts

literature philosophy everyday skills

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unexpected skill have you learned?
  • How do you balance serious learning with fun?
A Different Perspective

Not all lessons are universally applicable.

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