Human beings,
who are almost unique
in having the ability to learn from the experience of others,
are also remarkable
for their apparent disinclination to do so.
- Douglas Adams
The Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique.
Human beings,
who are almost unique
in having the ability to learn from the experience of others,
are also remarkable
for their apparent disinclination to do so.
- Douglas Adams
The Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique.
This is a beautiful close-up … I took a photo of a similar flower today
. As for the quote … I think we can only learn from our own experience…
Maybe you’re right. Though it’s a bit discouraging to think so.
Come to think of it, even learning from our own mistakes isn’t so easy…
Exactly my point … and we tend to repeat them … I did not mean to burst your bubble though or to undermine the validity of the quote, but it would be too good to be true … life is about learning the hard way … My best to you Delft, and thank you for your reply to my comment.
No bubbles burst
But perhaps we can salvage a little bit, even if it’s only learning that others make mistakes too, it’s not just us…
Thanks for your thoughts.
You mean .. finding a comfort in knowing that we are not the only fools?
And even that is a lesson we have to learn over and over. But it is always a comfort, I feel.
Where do you live?
In Switzerland. And you?
Croatia … I would gladly trade places.. where in Switzerland are you?
I’m afraid I don’t know Croatia at all. Isn’t it a good place to be?
I’m in Zurich, and it’s snowing. Beautiful, but slippery.
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I bought this flower today.
Great! Don’t you just love the smell? I love having them around in spring.
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This is an amazing close up. Love the color.
Thanks! I confess the blue ones are my favourites!
Outstanding. I love flowers. Nice closeup shot.
Thanks. Yes, they are such amazing things.
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