Quote by Samuel Johnson

Men are wise in proportion not to their experience but to their capacity for experience.

Men are wise in proportion not to their experience but to th

Summary

This quote emphasizes that wisdom is not solely based on the number of experiences one has encountered, but rather on their ability to fully absorb and learn from these experiences. It implies that a person's capacity for understanding, reflection, and growth plays a crucial role in determining their level of wisdom. In other words, it suggests that someone who possesses a high capacity for experience, and utilizes this capacity to its fullest extent, will likely acquire a greater depth of wisdom compared to someone who may have had more experiences but lacks the ability to truly learn from them.

By Samuel Johnson

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