Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Only so much do I know, as I have lived

Only so much do I know, as I have lived

Summary

This quote suggests that our knowledge is limited to our own personal experiences. It implies that one can only truly understand and comprehend what they have personally encountered and lived through. Beyond that, our understanding may be incomplete or based on secondhand information. It highlights the importance of first-hand experiences in shaping our knowledge and perspective.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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