To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future. - Plutarch (46 - 119)
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間違いを犯さないことは人の力ではできない； しかし、犯した過ちや間違いから、賢明で善良な人は未来に向けての知恵を学ぶ。 - プルタルコス［プルターク］ (46 - 119)
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