No man was ever so completely skilled in the conduct of life, as not to receive new information from age and experience:
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even the most skilled person learns from age and experience.
- In plain terms
- No one knows everything; everyone learns from time and experience.
- What can you take from it?
- Remain open to learning throughout life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What has age taught you?
- How do you seek new info?
Another view
It assumes experience always yields positive insights.
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