"Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained"
- Joseph Roux
About this Quote
The quote indicates that an individual does not always get wisdom via their experiences. Instead, they lose their impressions or fallacies, which can ultimately bring about acquiring knowledge. The emphasis is positioned on the process of releasing misunderstandings as opposed to getting understanding with experience.
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