Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Experience is in the fingers and head. The heart is inexperienced.

Experience is in the fingers and head. The heart is inexperi

Summary

This quote suggests that experience is built through practice and knowledge, represented by the fingers and head. It implies that the heart, representing our emotions and instincts, lacks experience and may need guidance from our rational thinking and practical skills. In other words, while emotions are important, they can sometimes lead us astray without the influence of learned experience and logical reasoning.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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