A. A. Milne on experience
A. A. Milne104 quotes“Good judgment comes from experience, and experience – well, that comes from poor judgment.”
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A. A. MilneA. A. Milne Washing, this modern behind the ears nonsense.
A. A. MilneA. A. Milne Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.
A. A. MilneA. A. Milne If one is to be called a liar, one may as well make an effort to deserve the name.
A. A. MilneA. A. Milne They’re funny things, Accidents. You never have them till you’re having them.
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