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Mark Twain

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.

Experience

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If a person grabs a cat by its tail, they will quickly discover the consequences firsthand, such as the cat’s reaction or pain caused. This kind of direct experience teaches lessons that cannot be fully understood through explanation or observation alone.

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