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Quote by Maya Angelou
Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.
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This is a reminder to act responsibly with the understanding you have now, without expecting yourself to know everything immediately. As you learn more, your choices should improve too. “Know better” is not a reason for shame; it is an opportunity to replace an earlier decision or habit with a wiser one.
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- Journal of the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies
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