Name: Gaius Julius Caesar
Lived: 100–44 BC, Roman Republic
Known for: Military general, statesman, and reformer
Famous for: Conqueror of Gaul; played a critical role in the fall of the Roman Republic and rise of the Roman Empire
Note: “Experience is the teacher of all things.” Often attributed to Julius Caesar, this phrase reflects his belief that wisdom comes through action. His life proved that real learning happens in the field — not just in theory.