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If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we'd all be millionaires.
If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we'd all be millionaires.
It is only an error in judgment to make a mistake, but it shows infirmity of character to adhere to read more
It is only an error in judgment to make a mistake, but it shows infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered
To show the world what long experience gains,
Requires not courage, though it calls for pains;
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To show the world what long experience gains,
Requires not courage, though it calls for pains;
But at life's outset to inform mankind
Is a bold effort of a valiant mind.
We should not pretend to understand the world only by the intellect. The judgement of the intellect is only part read more
We should not pretend to understand the world only by the intellect. The judgement of the intellect is only part of the truth.
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
We know nothing of what will happen in future, but by the analogy of experience.
We know nothing of what will happen in future, but by the analogy of experience.
Never utter these words: 'I do not know this, therefore it is false.' One must study to know; know to read more
Never utter these words: 'I do not know this, therefore it is false.' One must study to know; know to understand; understand to judge.
What one has not experienced, one will never understand in print.
What one has not experienced, one will never understand in print.
Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you.
Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you.