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Umberto Eco

There are more people than you think who want to have a challenging experience, in which they are obliged to reflect about the past.

Umberto Eco

Experience

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Many people seek situations that push them to think deeply and reconsider their previous actions or decisions. This desire for reflection often comes from wanting to learn or understand their past more clearly through difficult experiences.

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