Quote by Karl Kraus

Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is an inheritance which a wastrel cannot exhaust.

Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is

Summary

This quote suggests that experiences are valuable treasures that a cautious person saves and cherishes. Like a miser who diligently saves money, experiences are seen as valuable assets that cannot be easily replaced or replicated. On the other hand, wisdom is portrayed as an inheritance that someone who squanders their resources cannot deplete. This implies that wisdom, unlike material possessions, cannot be exhausted or wasted away. It highlights the lasting and infinite nature of wisdom, contrasting it with the limited and finite nature of experiences.

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By Karl Kraus

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