Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue, the art of speaking well rather than doing well; but their manners should be of the greatest concern.
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Every time man makes a new experiment he always learns more. He cannot learn less.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Experiments lead to knowledge, no matter the outcome.
This quote emphasizes that every attempt at experimenting enriches our understanding, regardless of success or failure. It suggests that learning is an inevitable outcome of trying new things, highlighting the value of experience and curiosity in the pursuit of knowledge.
Themes
ExperimentationLearningKnowledgeGrowthCuriosity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovation, one might use this quote to inspire a team to embrace trial and error.
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