"Innocence is the beginning of ignorance. Experience is the end of stupidity."

Michael Bassey Johnson, Nigerian Philosopher

Growth, Ignorance, Innocence, Experience, Wisdom

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"Innocence is the beginning of ignorance. Experience is the end of stupidity."

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