The story of the turtle and the other animals is a truly wonderful metaphor. Many people around us do not learn from their mistakes, but the wise thing is to learn from the mistakes of others and learn from their own lives. It is really painful to see the two people you mentioned losing such a big opportunity in front of our eyes. I think the biggest crisis arises when a person does not even realize what he has lost or where he was lacking. Pride or ego creates a wall that prevents people from admitting their mistakes. It is really regrettable to see from the outside how many big relationships and possibilities are ruined due to not being able to say these few words, sorry or I apologize. Like you, I also believe that it is a great maturity to put yourself on the stand in such a situation and be aware of your own inner pride and shortcomings. This self-persecution after seeing others' fall and the prayer to maintain humility before the Almighty are what actually save people from major disasters. At the end of the day, none of us is above making mistakes, but the mindset of being able to learn from mistakes and correct ourselves is what makes the real difference. 😊