Quote by Neils Bohr

An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes, which can be made, in a very narrow field.

An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes, which can

Summary

This quote suggests that an expert is someone who has gained a high level of proficiency and knowledge in a specific area by making every possible mistake within that field. Rather than viewing mistakes as failures, an expert uses them as invaluable learning experiences. Through trial and error, an expert has identified what does not work, and this accumulated wisdom serves as the foundation for their expertise. This quote emphasizes the importance of embracing and learning from mistakes in order to become an expert in a particular domain.

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Expertise

By Neils Bohr

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