Quote by Leonardo da Vinci

All sciences are vain and full of errors that are not born of Experience, the mother of all Knowledge.

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Summary

This quote suggests that the true value of any scientific pursuit lies in its foundation of experience. It argues that without hands-on practical learning and observation, the sciences become pointless and prone to mistakes. In other words, theories and knowledge that are not derived from direct experiential understanding are considered futile and flawed. The quote implies that experience is the fundamental source of genuine knowledge and must underpin all scientific endeavors to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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By Leonardo da Vinci

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