He that hath eaten a bear-pie, will always smell of the garden.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Past experiences leave a lasting impression on a person.
- In plain terms
- Your past stays with you.
- What can you take from it?
- Experiences shape you permanently.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What marks you from your past?
- Can you ever truly leave something behind?
Another view
People can change and leave habits behind.
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