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Between falsehood and useless truth there is little difference. As gold which he cannot spend will make no man rich, so
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"Between falsehood and useless truth there is little difference. As gold which he cannot spend will make no man rich, so knowledge which cannot apply will make no man wise"

- Samuel Johnson

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This quote by Samuel Johnson speaks to the significance of using understanding in order to gain knowledge. He is recommending that knowledge is only beneficial if it can be used in a meaningful way. He compares knowledge to gold, stating that simply as gold which can not be spent will not make a guy rich, knowledge which can not be used will not make a male wise. Johnson is stressing the significance of doing something about it and applying knowledge in order to get knowledge. He is recommending that there is little distinction in between a fraud and an useless reality, as neither will result in wisdom. This quote encourages us to act and apply our knowledge in order to acquire wisdom. It is a tip that understanding is just helpful if it can be used in a meaningful way.

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Samuel Johnson This quote is written / told by Samuel Johnson between September 18, 1709 and December 13, 1784. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 150 other quotes.

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