"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

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"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

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"Of two pleasures, if there be one which all or almost all who have experience of both give a decided preference, irrespective of any feeling of moral obligation to prefer it, that is the more desirable pleasure."

John Stuart Mill, English Philosopher

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"There is more experience on the field of justification than on the camp of training. Sometimes, you got to take actions to learn more."

Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian Author

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"It is not age but experience that brings wisdom."

Jeffrey Fry, American Author

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"From their experience or from the recorded experience of others (history), men learn only what their passions and their metaphysical prejudices allow them to learn."

Aldous Huxley, English Novelist

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"Life is a book. Read it. But do not forget to write yours."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

Experience, Read, Book, Write, Life

"Experience which was once claimed by the aged is now claimed exclusively by the young."

Gilbert K. Chesterton, English Writer

Experience, Now

"I don't know of any other creature on earth other than man that will sit in a corner and cry because of some painful experience in the past."

Pat Morita, Japanese Actor

Experience, Earth, Man, Past

"Religion is an experience, not a bunch of doctrines."

Abhijit Naskar, Indian Author

Experience, Religion, Truth, Life

"I grew up in a hospital and as a child I played in the dissecting room."

Gustave Flaubert, French Novelist

Experience, Childhood, Medicine, Learning

"You, the unhappy young! Try to take a leaf out of the old happy's book!"

Mehmet Murat ildan, Turkish Philosopher

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"If a craftsman wants to do good work, he must first sharpen his tools."

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"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."

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"Poor food and water for dinner, a bent arm for a pillow " that is where joy resides. For me, wealth and renown without honor are nothing but drifting clouds."

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"To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it."

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"The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith."

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"Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it."

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"To study and constantly, is this not a pleasure? To have friends come from far away places, is this not a joy? If people do not recognize your worth, but this does not worry you, are you not a true gentleman?"

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"He who wishes to secure the good of others, has already secured his own."

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"If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?"

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"A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies."

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