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Orson Scott Card, Xenocide Quotes: The wise are not wise because they make no mistakes. They are wise because they correct their mistakes as soon as they recognize them.
         

The wise are not wise because they make no mistakes. They are wise because they correct their mistakes as soon as they recognize them.


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