Quote by Benjamin Franklin

experience keeps a dear school but fools will learn in no other

experience keeps a dear school but fools will learn in no ot

Summary

This quote suggests that the process of gaining knowledge through personal experience can be quite costly or "dear." However, it also highlights that some individuals, referred to as fools, are unwilling or unable to learn from any other source besides their own experiences. In essence, this quote emphasizes the value of learning from one's mistakes and encourages individuals to be receptive to the wisdom and knowledge acquired by others instead of relying solely on their own experiences.

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By Benjamin Franklin

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