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Education Quote by Tacitus

“Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]” quote by Tacitus — Download Open image

“Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]”

About This Quote

Source Book: Annals, 117 AD

Experience is a teacher, as expressed in Latin.

In simple terms: Experience teaches.

Key Takeaway

Learn from lived experience.

Themes

wisdom learning history

Mood

reflective instructive

Type

historical philosophical

When to use this quote

personal growth
leadership development
historical analysis
cultural studies

Key Concepts

philosophy ancient literature

Questions to Reflect On

What lessons have you learned?
How to apply experience wisely?

A Different Perspective

Experience alone may not guarantee correct lessons.

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