EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 0 MIN
Experience never errs; it is only our judgments that are wrong, promising effects that are not caused by our experiments.
from Timeless Quotes Podcast: Life Lessons from All Across Humanity · host Timeless Quotes
This quote, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, is a profound lesson in objectivity and humility. It reminds us that reality (experience) is always honest. Nature follows its own laws perfectly; it doesn't make mistakes.When things don't go as planned, it’s not because life "lied" to us. It’s because our judgment—our hypothesis, our assumptions, or our expectations—was flawed. We expected a result that simply wasn't possible given the inputs.Don't get angry at the outcome. The outcome is just data. Use the experience to correct your judgment. That is the essence of the scientific method and the path to true wisdom.What is one recent "failed experiment" in your life that actually taught you the truth?
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This quote, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, is a profound lesson in objectivity and humility. It reminds us that reality (experience) is always honest. Nature follows its own laws perfectly; it doesn't make mistakes.When things don't go as planned, it’s not because life "lied" to us. It’s because our judgment—our hypothesis, our assumptions, or our expectations—was flawed. We expected a result that simply wasn't possible given the inputs.Don't get angry at the outcome. The outcome is just data. Use the experience to correct your judgment. That is the essence of the scientific method and the path to true wisdom.What is one recent "failed experiment" in your life that actually taught you the truth?
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Experience never errs; it is only our judgments that are wrong, promising effects that are not caused by our experiments.
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