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We read the past by the light of the present, and the forms vary
as the shadows fall, or read more
We read the past by the light of the present, and the forms vary
as the shadows fall, or as the point of vision alters.
There are many truths of which the full meaning cannot be realized until personal experience has brought it home.
There are many truths of which the full meaning cannot be realized until personal experience has brought it home.
Experience increases our wisdom but doesn't reduce our follies.
Experience increases our wisdom but doesn't reduce our follies.
I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.
I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards
Deep experience is never peaceful.
Deep experience is never peaceful.
You cannot acquire experience by making experiments. You cannot create experience. You must undergo it.
You cannot acquire experience by making experiments. You cannot create experience. You must undergo it.
Experience is a school where a man learns what a big fool he has been.
Experience is a school where a man learns what a big fool he has been.
Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.
Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.