Quote by C.S. Lewis

What I like about experience is that it is such an honest thing. You may take any number of wrong turnings; but keep your eyes open and you will not be allowed to go very far before the warning signs appear. You may have deceived yourself, but experience is not trying to deceive you. The universe rings true wherever you fairly test it.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the value of experience as a reliable guide in life. It suggests that while individuals may make mistakes and take wrong paths, experience acts as an honest and dependable teacher. By remaining observant and attentive, one will eventually encounter warning signs or signals that help them correct their course. Unlike personal biases or self-deception, experience is seen as objective and truthful. It implies that when we honestly test the universe or reality, it consistently reveals itself to be genuine and trustworthy.

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By C.S. Lewis

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