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"La vida tan corta el arte tan largo de aprender"

Geoffrey Chaucer

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Life is short, but learning a skill or art can take a very long time. Think about how many years it takes to become really good at playing a musical instrument like the piano. Even though we don't live forever, mastering something often requires a lot of dedication and practice over many years. Take, for example, someone training to become a doctor. They spend years in school, then years in training, and even then, they continue learning throughout their career. This idea encourages people to start learning and practicing as soon as possible because there's so much to learn and not a lot of time to do it. So, if there's something you're passionate about or want to excel in, it's important to invest your time and effort now, rather than putting it off.

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