“In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test.
In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.”
Tom Bodett
What Mr. Bodett says
in this quote has been my experience.
Has it been true for you?
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Yep, that quote sums up life well.
Seems life is full of tests some are known about ahead of time some just pop up. I can’t say I care for either kind but try to do my best to get an A and happy with a B or C. Unfortunately, there have been more than a few D’s and fails. Life does have its ups and downs.
Live and learn and vice versa.
Yep, and do our best.
Very true!
Seems to be true for me. However, I would like fewer tests of any kind.
Great quote! I never thought about it like that. I think the quote is pretty accurate
Yes, life has tests…some we are prepared for some are surprises.
It is the chicken and the egg. It seems the things I was taught later became tests. If I had done my homework when Grampy, or Pastor, or whatever adult, had tried to instill in me, I passed. If I had not done my work, Life taught the lesson. Thankfully, I always have had a strong conscience. I do not like to those who truly believe in me. I have also often learned from other’s mistakes, especially the women in my “family”.
A wise woman learns from the lessons of others. I have always been stubborn so I learn most my lessons through my own trial and error often not paying attention to others. With age, I have gained some wisdom and now though still stubborn I do listen to others and learn from them.
You are wise, Patricia. I like your style, too. Hugs.
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