Common sense (which, in truth, is very uncommon) is the best sense I know of: abide by it; it will counsel you best.
Lord ChesterfieldRead
Learning is acquired by reading books; much more necessary learning, the knowledge of the world, is only to be acquired by reading men, and studying all the various editions of them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True knowledge comes from both reading and personal interactions with people.
The quote emphasizes that while books provide valuable information and learning, the deeper understanding of life and the world is gained through observing and studying people. It highlights the importance of social interactions and relationships in the learning process, suggesting that experiences with individuals offer lessons that cannot be found in written texts alone.
Themes
LearningKnowledgeEducationBooksPeopleExperience
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of experiential learning in education.
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