The Hangman

Never interrupt others when they are making mistakes.

The Hangman knows that we learn only by making mistakes, and he gives others copious rope with which to learn. He only pulls the rope gently, when it’s time. A little tug to remind the other of her precarious position. Allowing others to learn by failure gives the good reason to stay, and the bad an excuse to leave. The Hangman is endlessly patient, because there is no shortcut to the learning process.

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