Question

Knowledge gained through experience is far superior to and many times more useful than theoretical knowledge.
Discuss the above statement in the light of the fact that the hermit did not answer the king's questions as soon as they were put to him.

Answer 1

knowledge is the power to live a luxury life specially in society. as we know knowledge is gained by the experience in our life.in our whole day what's ever we are doing , what ever we are learning,understanding is indirectly we are getting knowledge. practical things gives us alot of knowledge. knowledge is a light for poors and the humble people.we should give knowledge as well as gain knowledge from our surroundings, neighbors and so on. for example a boy is there who don't know about the pronunciation of words if he will learn about the pronunciation of words by his teacher or by internet then only he will learn and get some knowledge about it MAY BE THIS IS ENOUGH TO YOU

Answer 2

Theoretical knowledge is just the shallow aspect of knowledge. ... Knowledge is gained by doing. And doing is nothing but accumulation of knowledge through mistakes. Whether you are learning swimming, or cycling, or driving, a certain amount of experience is a must before you can actually do the activity you are learning.