Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

a man only knows what he's experienced

a man only knows what he's experienced

Summary

This quote suggests that true knowledge and understanding can only come from personal experience. It implies that no matter how much one learns from books or hears from others, their understanding will always be limited until they have directly encountered and lived through certain situations themselves. The quote highlights the importance of firsthand experience in developing a deeper understanding and perspective on life and the world around us.

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Experience Life Judgement

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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