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In theory, theory is the same as practice. In practice, it isn't.
A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:
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Is been an hour and no one yet has quoted:
In theory, theory is the same as practice. In practice, it isn't.
In theory, theory is the same as practice. In practice, it isn’t.
The earliest strong match located by QI appeared in “The Yale Literary Magazine” of February 1882 which was written and edited by students. Benjamin Brewster who was a member of the class of 1882 wrote about an argument he had engaged in with a philosophical friend about theory versus practice.
Thank you! I've heard the quote a few times, but never known the source. And I've always been pretty sure I was misquoting it.
True but I wanted a literal shower thought
It's all pipes, Jerry!
Everything is a hole with enough force
In theory there's no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is.