You asked for wisdom? Hear these words. Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters… — Sheri S. Tepper
You asked for wisdom? Hear these words. Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one's own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.
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“I know so little,” she murmured.
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Many men of importance were gathered there to be seen talking with other men of importance, resulting in an abundance of conspicuous but immaterial discourse.
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