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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, Mark Carwardine (2011). Last Chance to See, p.132, Ballantine Books
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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, Mark Carwardine (2011). Last Chance to See, p.132, Ballantine Books

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