Body Quote by William Harvey
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Prioritize empirical learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- education
- skill acquisition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do senses shape understanding?
- What limits empirical knowledge?
Some innate abilities may exist (e.g., language).