Quote by Albert Camus

You can't create experience. You must undergo it.

You can't create experience. You must undergo it.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of firsthand experience in gaining knowledge and personal growth. It asserts that mere theoretical knowledge or observation is insufficient to truly understand or learn something. To truly grasp a concept or acquire a skill, one must actively participate and engage in the experiences related to it. This quote reminds us that experience is invaluable and irreplaceable, as it often provides a deeper understanding and insight that cannot be obtained solely through indirect means.

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Experience

By Albert Camus

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