Tag Archives: experience

Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement.

Posted on 8 October 2015 by philosiblog

Good judgement comes from experience. Experience often comes from bad judgement. – Mulla Nasrudin What does that mean? This quote about judgement is hard to source, having been attributed to dozens of people all the way back to the 13th … Continue reading →

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Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

Posted on 14 May 2014 by philosiblog

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards. – Vern Law What does that mean? This is the testing method of the School of Hard Knocks, otherwise known as learning as you go.  Put … Continue reading →

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Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.

Posted on 12 November 2012 by philosiblog

Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. – Auguste Rodin What does that mean? This quote is near and dear to my heart. I’ve heard it said many different ways, and said it as many more. … Continue reading →

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Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.

Posted on 13 March 2012 by philosiblog

Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? This quote is also listed in several places as “Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” So, what do you call your … Continue reading →

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It is because of my wish to be helpful that I share my ideas and experiences; being helpful to even one person is valuable

Posted on 5 February 2012 by philosiblog

It is because of my wish to be helpful that I share my ideas and experiences; being helpful to even one person is valuable. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This was a great quote for me, as it explains, … Continue reading →

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Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing

Posted on 10 November 2011 by philosiblog

Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? You might be able to bum a cigarette, invite yourself over to a friend’s house for a free lunch, or even get some free … Continue reading →

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