Quote by Hubert Humphrey

I learned more about the economy from one South Dakota dust storm that I did in all my years of college.

I learned more about the economy from one South Dakota dust

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that the practical experience gained during a South Dakota dust storm taught the speaker more about the economy than their entire college education. It implies that firsthand encounters and real-life scenarios, even unexpected ones, can provide valuable lessons and insights that rival or surpass academic learning. The quote emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and implies the limitations of theoretical knowledge alone.

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