Quote by Mao Zedong

If you want to know the taste of a pear, you must change the pear by eating it yourself. If you want to know the theory and methods of revolution, you must take part in revolution. All genuine knowledge originates in direct experience.

If you want to know the taste of a pear, you must change the

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This quote highlights the importance of direct experience in gaining true knowledge. It suggests that in order to truly understand something, whether it is the taste of a fruit or the principles of a revolution, one must actively engage in it. Merely observing or studying from a distance can only provide limited understanding. Genuine knowledge originates from personal involvement and experiential learning, emphasizing the value of firsthand experience in acquiring profound insights and wisdom.

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