An experience teaches ably the good observer; but far from seeking a lesson in it, everyone looks for an argument in experience, and everyone interprets the conclusion in his own way.
-Andre Gide "Andre Gide"
An experience teaches ably the good observer; but far from seeking a lesson in it, everyone looks for an argument in experience, and everyone interprets the conclusion in his own way.
Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our errors of youth for those of age.
-Ambrose Bierce
Things gain meaning by being used in a shared experience or joint action.
-John Dewey
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"
Experience fails to teach where there is no desire to learn.
-George Bernard Shaw
In brief, the function of knowledge is to make one experience freely available in other experiences.
-John Dewey
If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.
-Henry Ford
Wisdom comes from experience. Experience is often a result of lack of wisdom.
-Terry Pratchett
Experience is the extract of suffering.
-Arthur Helps
Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?
-Voltaire