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Henny Youngman

A self-taught man usually has a poor teacher and a worse student.

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When someone teaches themselves, it often means they didn’t have a good guide to learn from. Additionally, they may struggle to learn effectively because they haven't developed strong study habits or critical thinking skills.

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