Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

I can tell you, honest friend, what to believe: believe life; it teaches better that book or orator.

I can tell you, honest friend, what to believe: believe life

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This quote emphasizes the belief that life experiences and lessons are more valuable and trustworthy than the teachings of books or speakers. The speaker asserts that true knowledge and wisdom can be gained through personal encounters and firsthand observations. In essence, the quote encourages an individual to place greater value on the knowledge acquired from their own life journey rather than relying solely on external sources of information.

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