Mark Twain

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We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove-lid. She will never sit down on a hot stove-lid again, and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one anymore.

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kiriiya 3 years, 4 months ago
A good quote.
kiriiya 3 years, 4 months ago
Cats go where they want, and they really like warmth.
weesin 5 years, 6 months ago
I'm usually a big fan of Twain, however, this is a super crappy analogy. Who the heck wants a cat on their stove anyways? That's got dirty litter box paws - that's gross!

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