A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
AR AristotlePhilosopher · 384–322 BCEWhat this quote means
Learning is hard at the start, but its rewards are lasting and sweet. The early difficulty is the price of later understanding.
Context
Greek philosopher whose work on ethics, habit, and excellence underpins much of Western thought.
This line is among the quotes by Aristotle that readers return to on wisdom — a small, portable reminder to carry into the morning.
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