"Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is an inheritance which a wastrel cannot exhaust"
- Karl Kraus
About this Quote
This quote by Karl Kraus speaks to the concept that experiences are important and ought to be valued. Experiences resemble a savings account, something that can be put away and used later. They are a form of wealth that can be built up gradually. On the other hand, wisdom is something that can not be tired. It is an inheritance that is passed down from generation to generation. It is something that is not depleted by use, however rather grows and broadens with each generation. This quote motivates us to value our experiences and to pass on our wisdom to future generations. It advises us that experiences are something to be valued and knowledge is something to be shared.
This quote is written / told by Karl Kraus between April 28, 1874 and June 12, 1936. He/she was a famous Writer from Austria, the quote is categorized under the topic Experience. The author also have 45 other quotes.
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