Quote by John Keats

Nothing ever becomes real till it is experienced -- even a proverb is no proverb to you till your life has illustrated it.

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Summary

This quote suggests that genuine understanding and value are only attained through personal experience. Merely hearing or reading about something, such as a proverb, is insufficient for it to truly resonate and hold meaning. The wisdom contained in proverbs, or any piece of knowledge, only becomes real and applicable to one's own life when it is encountered and validated through personal experiences. It emphasizes the importance of firsthand experience as the ultimate factor in comprehending and appreciating the lessons and truths that are conveyed.

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By John Keats

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