Quote by Piet Hein

The road to wisdom? Well, it's plain and simple to express: Errand err again but less and less and less.

The road to wisdom? Well, it's plain and simple to express:

Summary

This quote suggests that the path to wisdom is straight-forward: making mistakes, learning from them, and progressively minimizing the frequency of errors. It implies that wisdom is gained through a continuous cycle of trying, failing, and improving. Each iteration brings growth and development, leading to a reduction in the occurrence of mistakes. Therefore, the quote encourages perseverance, acknowledging that wisdom is not acquired instantly but rather through a gradual refinement of one's actions and judgments.

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By Piet Hein

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