Experience quote by A. R. Ammons

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Everything is discursive opinion instead of direct experience
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"Everything is discursive opinion instead of direct experience"

- A. R. Ammons

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This quote by A. R. Ammons suggests that individuals depend also greatly on what others say and believe, as opposed to developing their very own opinions based upon their own experiences. He is recommending that people are also fast to accept what they are told, rather than taking the time to explore and also experience things for themselves. This can bring about an absence of understanding as well as knowledge, along with an absence of essential assuming abilities. He is encouraging people to make the effort to check out as well as experience things for themselves, as opposed to counting on the opinions of others. This will assist them to form their very own viewpoints and gain a better understanding of the world around them. By doing this, they will certainly have the ability to assume more critically and also make more educated choices.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by A. R. Ammons between February 18, 1926 and February 25, 2021. He/she was a famous Poet from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Experience. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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