“No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience.”
— John Locke
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People learn from what happens to them in their lives. For example, someone who has never seen snow before won't know what it's like to be cold and have snowflakes on their face. They might have read about it or seen pictures, but they won't truly understand until they experience it themselves. Similarly, a person will not understand the hard work and dedication required for a job until they do that job themselves. This idea shows that real understanding comes from direct experiences. To apply this in life, it means trying new things and learning from them, because that’s how we gain true knowledge.
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