The wisdom of others remains dull till it is writ over with our own blood. We are essentially apart from the world it bursts into our consciousness only when it sinks its teeth and nails into us. (Eric Hoffer)

The wisdom of others remains dull till it is writ over with our own blood. We are essentially apart from the world it bursts into our consciousness only when it sinks its teeth and nails into us.

Eric Hoffer

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