The only thing we have learnt from experience is that we learn nothing from experience.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that even though we go through many experiences in life, we often don't learn from them. It means that despite living through different situations, we tend to make the same mistakes again and again. The quote implies that we don't always learn the valuable lessons that our experiences could teach us. It encourages us to reflect more deeply on our experiences and actively try to learn from them, instead of just going through the motions.
About Chinua Achebe
Chinua Achebe was a renowned Nigerian writer who is considered a central figure of modern African literature. He is best known for his seminal novel ‘Things Fall Apart’, which has been widely translated and studied. Achebe’s works explore themes of African culture, colonialism, and the clash of Western and African values.
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