A tiny potted seedling stands beside a broken eggshell in soft morning light.

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Maya Angelou

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Doing your best depends on what you know at the time. Learning more brings a fresh duty to act better, rather than a reason to stay with old habits. The advice leaves room for mistakes while still asking for change when understanding grows.

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