Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

I hate quotations. Tell me what you know.

I hate quotations. Tell me what you know.

Summary

This quote reflects a disdain for relying on the words of others and an emphasis on obtaining knowledge through firsthand experiences or personal understanding. The speaker expresses a refusal to be limited by the thoughts and ideas of others, seeking to gain knowledge through independent exploration rather than relying on commonly quoted phrases. Instead of passively accepting what others present, they advocate for active engagement and critical thinking to acquire knowledge.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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