Quote by George Santayana

The word experience is like a shrapnel shell, and bursts into a thousand meanings.

The word experience is like a shrapnel shell, and bursts int

Summary

This quote suggests that the term "experience" encompasses a vast array of interpretations and connotations. Similar to a shrapnel shell, which breaks into numerous fragments when detonated, experience can be understood in various ways depending on the individual's perspective, context, and personal history. It emphasizes how the meaning of experience is not fixed or singular, but rather multifaceted, diverse, and subjective.

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By George Santayana

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