Quote by Plutarch

For it was not so much that by means of words I came to a complete understanding of things, as that from things I somehow had an experience which enabled me to follow the meaning of words.

For it was not so much that by means of words I came to a co

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker didn't solely learn and comprehend things through language, but rather through their own personal experiences with the subject matter. The speaker implies that they gained a deeper understanding by directly engaging with and experiencing things firsthand, which then allowed them to connect and comprehend the meaning attached to words. It implies the importance of practical experiences in enhancing one's understanding beyond mere verbal descriptions.

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