Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward.

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Life often teaches us the tough way—through challenges we weren’t ready for. But even the hardest moments carry powerful lessons, if we’re willing to reflect and grow. Every mistake is a step toward wisdom.

This quote is by Vernon Law, a former Major League Baseball pitcher. His words highlight how growth often comes from experience, especially when it arrives without warning but leaves behind insight.