“Wisdom comes to us when it can no longer do any good”
— Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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When people finally understand something important, it’s often too late to change anything. Imagine someone who spends all their money on things they don’t need, only to realize much later that they should have saved it. By the time they understand this, they have no money left, and it’s too late to fix the mistake. The point is that real learning often comes after we’ve already made errors. This means we need to make sure we think carefully and act wisely from the beginning, so we don’t end up regretting our choices when it's too late to change them.
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Experience Insight Life lessons Maturity Missed opportunities Past mistakes Reflection Regret Timing Wisdom
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