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"The Salmon of Doubt"
Quotations
Experience
In brief, the function of knowledge is to make one experience freely available in other experiences.
-John Dewey
Many people know so little what is beyond their short range of experience. They look within themselves and find nothing! Therefore, they conclude that there is nothing outside themselves, either.
-Helen Keller "Helen Keller"
Wisdom comes from experience. Experience is often a result of lack of wisdom.
-Terry Pratchett
Experience is one thing you can't get for nothing.
-Oscar Wilde
It’s impossible said pride. It’s risky said experience. It’s pointless said reason. Give it a try whispered the heart.
-Anonymous
Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.
-Oscar Wilde
Experience fails to teach where there is no desire to learn.
-George Bernard Shaw
You can disagree with another person's opinions. You can disagree with their doctrines. You can't disagree with their experience.
-Krista Tippett
"Speaking of Faith"
Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.
-Paulo Coelho
