Words of Wisdom quote by Berthold Auerbach

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Years teach us more than books

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"Years teach us more than books"

- Berthold Auerbach

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Berthold Auerbach (1812-1882) was a German-Jewish author and poet, best understood for his works on the daily life of individuals in Germany. His composing style highlighted the importance of individual experience and observations instead of relying exclusively on book knowledge.

The quote "Years teach us more than books" implies that real-life experiences and personal observations are more valuable than theoretical knowledge attained from books. It recommends that the wisdom acquired through living and coming across different scenarios over a period of time is more practical and pertinent in life.

Auerbach's quote suggests that knowledge gotten through one's own experiences is better than that acquired through books, which is only theoretical and may not always apply to reality circumstances. The quote highlights the value of the useful application of knowledge in everyday life. Auerbach believed that individual experiences are an important aspect of education and need to not be ignored.

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Berthold Auerbach

This quote is written / told by Berthold Auerbach between February 28, 1812 and February 8, 1882. He was a famous Author from Germany, the quote is categorized under the topic Words of Wisdom. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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