"It is a steadfast truth that experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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Words carry weight, and Margaret Neilson Armstrong's insight into experience is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Margaret Neilson Armstrong

Margaret Neilson Armstrong (1867–1944) was a 19th and early 20th-century American book cover designer, illustrator, and author. She is best known for her book covers influenced by Art Nouveau. She also wrote and illustrated the first comprehensive guide to wildflowers of the American west, Field Book of Western Wild Flowers (1915). In later life, she wrote two popular biographies and three mystery novels.

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