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“There is no perfect knowledge which can be entitled ours, that is innate; none but what has been obtained from experience, or derived in some way from our senses.” quote by William Harvey
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“There is no perfect knowledge which can be entitled ours, that is innate; none but what has been obtained from experience, or derived in some way from our senses.”

William Harvey

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Source Treatise: De Motu Cordis, William Harvey, 1628

Knowledge is derived from experience and senses; no one possesses perfect, innate knowledge.

In simple terms: Knowledge comes from experience, not innate.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize empirical learning.

Themes

epistemology experience science learning

Mood

inquisitive reflective

Type

scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • education
  • skill acquisition

Key Concepts

empiricism sensory perception knowledge limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do senses shape understanding?
  • What limits empirical knowledge?
A Different Perspective

Some innate abilities may exist (e.g., language).

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