But the best demonstration by far is experience, if it go not beyond the actual experiment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Experience is the best proof as long as it stays within tested bounds.
- In plain terms
- Testing proves things best.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust direct experience over theory.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is experience not enough?
Another view
Experience can be biased or limited.
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