Quote by Will Rogers

There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence to see for themselves.

There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading

Summary

This quote suggests that there are three types of individuals when it comes to gaining knowledge and understanding. The first type is those who acquire knowledge through reading and absorbing information from various sources. The second type is the minority who learn by observing the world around them and deriving insights from their observations. The quote implies that the third type comprises individuals who only learn through personal experience, often resulting in painful consequences when they fail to heed the lessons and insights offered by others.

By Will Rogers

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