Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Activity is the only road to knowledge.

Activity is the only road to knowledge.

Summary

This quote suggests that the only way to gain knowledge is through active engagement in some form of activity or action. It implies that simply passive observation or theory alone is not enough to truly understand and obtain knowledge. To truly learn and acquire understanding, one must actively participate, explore, and engage with the world around them. It emphasizes the importance of experience, practicality, and hands-on learning in the pursuit of knowledge.

By George Bernard Shaw

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