Quotes Experience

ex·pe·ri·ence n.
1 a : direct observation of or participation in events as a basis of knowledge
b : the fact or state of having been affected by or gained knowledge through direct observation or participation
2 a : practical knowledge, skill, or practice derived from direct observation of or participation in events or in a particular activity
b : the length of such participation (has 10 years experience in the job)
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"The most permanent lessons in morals are those which come, not of booky teaching, but of experience." -Mark Twain

"Everyone will experience the consequences of his own acts. If his acts are right, he'll get good consequences; if they're not, he'll suffer for it." -Harry Browne

"We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove lid. She never sit down on a hot stove lid again - and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one any more." -Mark Twain

"A road twice traveled is never as long." -Rosalie Graham

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The next best thing to experience is a college degree. Now, since you can earn an online degree from the comfort of your home, you can get a complete education even if you're too busy to attend classes on campus.