Theory vs Practice Proverb

The cluster primarily consists of repetitions and variations of the adage 'In theory, there's no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is,' emphasizing the gap between theoretical ideals and real-world application. Sample comments extend this to discussions on scientific theories, hypotheses, and practical implementation in fields like programming and academia.

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Sample Comments

moralestapia Aug 9, 2021 View on HN

You confuse theory w/ practice.

palish Jul 26, 2011 View on HN

In theory, theory seems like practice. In practice, it isn't.

Taywee May 28, 2023 View on HN

They said "in theory", which is a contrast to "in practice".

hjrnunes Nov 28, 2017 View on HN

Because, in theory, there's no difference between theory and practice; in practice, there is.

lazide Feb 18, 2024 View on HN

This is the difference between theory, and practice - pretty clearly here.

downrightmike Jul 12, 2018 View on HN

And that's the difference between theory and practice.

0x0 Jan 13, 2024 View on HN

I think you meant "in theory" instead of "in practice" :)

taneq Jun 16, 2019 View on HN

Well, in theory there's no difference between theory and practice...

biggoodwolf May 4, 2023 View on HN

And that is the difference between theory and practice...

add-sub-mul-div Jun 28, 2024 View on HN

In theory, there's no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.