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Men are wise in proportion, not to their experience, but to their capacity for experience
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"Men are wise in proportion, not to their experience, but to their capacity for experience"

- George Bernard Shaw

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This quote by George Bernard Shaw suggests that knowledge is not always determined by the amount of experience one has, but rather by their capacity to learn from their experiences. Shaw indicates that wisdom is not necessarily a result of the quantity of knowledge one has, but rather the capability to interpret and gain from the knowledge they have. He suggests that knowledge is not necessarily a result of the quantity of experience one has, but rather the ability to utilize that experience to get insight and understanding. This quote motivates us to consider how we can utilize our experiences to get wisdom and understanding, rather than just relying on the quantity of experience we have. It likewise motivates us to think about how we can utilize our experiences to grow and develop, instead of just depending on the amount of experience we have. Ultimately, this quote motivates us to consider how we can use our experiences to acquire knowledge and understanding, instead of merely depending on the amount of experience we have.

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George Bernard Shaw This quote is written / told by George Bernard Shaw between July 26, 1856 and November 2, 1950. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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