The idea of leering from one’s past while not becoming overly emotional about it seems to be an exceptionally wise recommendation that is very difficult to follow. Specifically, most people prefer either to forget the past that troubles them or to revisit it regularly, thus, exacerbating their pain and failing to make use of the lessons that they have learned. Therefore, the piece of advice that Trevor’s mother gives him is definitely worth following.
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Academic.Tips. (2022) 'In the Born a Crime novel by Trevor Noah, Trevor's mother says: 'Learn from your past and be better because of your past ... but don't cry about your past. Life is full of pain. Let the pain sharpen you, but don't hold on to it. Don't be bitter.' What do you think of this advice'. 6 December.
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Academic.Tips. (2022, December 6). In the Born a Crime novel by Trevor Noah, Trevor's mother says: 'Learn from your past and be better because of your past ... but don't cry about your past. Life is full of pain. Let the pain sharpen you, but don't hold on to it. Don't be bitter.' What do you think of this advice? https://academic.tips/question/in-the-born-a-crime-novel-by-trevor-noah-trevors-mother-says-learn-from-your-past-and-be-better-because-of-your-past-but-dont-cry-about-your-past-life-is-full-of-pain-let-the-pain-sharpe/
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Academic.Tips. 2022. "In the Born a Crime novel by Trevor Noah, Trevor's mother says: 'Learn from your past and be better because of your past ... but don't cry about your past. Life is full of pain. Let the pain sharpen you, but don't hold on to it. Don't be bitter.' What do you think of this advice?" December 6, 2022. https://academic.tips/question/in-the-born-a-crime-novel-by-trevor-noah-trevors-mother-says-learn-from-your-past-and-be-better-because-of-your-past-but-dont-cry-about-your-past-life-is-full-of-pain-let-the-pain-sharpe/.
1. Academic.Tips. "In the Born a Crime novel by Trevor Noah, Trevor's mother says: 'Learn from your past and be better because of your past ... but don't cry about your past. Life is full of pain. Let the pain sharpen you, but don't hold on to it. Don't be bitter.' What do you think of this advice?" December 6, 2022. https://academic.tips/question/in-the-born-a-crime-novel-by-trevor-noah-trevors-mother-says-learn-from-your-past-and-be-better-because-of-your-past-but-dont-cry-about-your-past-life-is-full-of-pain-let-the-pain-sharpe/.
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Academic.Tips. "In the Born a Crime novel by Trevor Noah, Trevor's mother says: 'Learn from your past and be better because of your past ... but don't cry about your past. Life is full of pain. Let the pain sharpen you, but don't hold on to it. Don't be bitter.' What do you think of this advice?" December 6, 2022. https://academic.tips/question/in-the-born-a-crime-novel-by-trevor-noah-trevors-mother-says-learn-from-your-past-and-be-better-because-of-your-past-but-dont-cry-about-your-past-life-is-full-of-pain-let-the-pain-sharpe/.
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"In the Born a Crime novel by Trevor Noah, Trevor's mother says: 'Learn from your past and be better because of your past ... but don't cry about your past. Life is full of pain. Let the pain sharpen you, but don't hold on to it. Don't be bitter.' What do you think of this advice?" Academic.Tips, 6 Dec. 2022, academic.tips/question/in-the-born-a-crime-novel-by-trevor-noah-trevors-mother-says-learn-from-your-past-and-be-better-because-of-your-past-but-dont-cry-about-your-past-life-is-full-of-pain-let-the-pain-sharpe/.