The lessons of life amount not to wisdom, but to scar tissue and callus.
The quote from Wallace Stegner's "The Spectator Bird" suggests that life experiences do not always lead to profound wisdom. Instead, they often leave behind emotional scars and harden us over time. These metaphorical scars represent the struggles and challenges faced, illustrating that growth can come from pain and adversity rather than just learning. Life's lessons shape who we are, but they might not manifest as clear insights or wisdom.
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