# Probieren geht über Studieren

Probieren geht über Studieren is a German proverb meaning “experience is the best teacher”.

## Meanings

1. experience is the best teacher; experimentation and hands-on experience is more valuable than theoretizing
   - In diesem Buche wird einfach und verständlich erzählt:[…] 27. Probieren geht über Studieren; von Ausführung des Plans der neuen Armenanstalt, und wie sie in Goldenthal gedeiht. — In this book it is easily and understandably explained: […] 27. Trying is better than studying; about the execution of the plan of the new alsmhouse, and how it thrives in Goldenthal.

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