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Knowledge is not a passion from without the mind, but an active exertion of the inward strength, vigor and power of the
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"Knowledge is not a passion from without the mind, but an active exertion of the inward strength, vigor and power of the mind, displaying itself from within"

- Ralph Cudworth

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This quote by Ralph Cudworth highlights the value of expertise being an active procedure of knowing and understanding, rather than something that is passively acquired. He suggests that expertise is not something that is just offered to us, but something that we have to actively seek out and also work to recognize. He suggests that knowledge is not something that is just acquired with exterior sources, but instead something that is produced from within ourselves. He recommends that expertise is a result of our own inner strength, vitality, and power, and that it is something that we have to proactively strive to acquire. This quote encourages us to take an energetic duty in our own learning and to utilize our own inner strength to gain understanding. It is a tip that understanding is something that we need to actively pursue and also work to comprehend.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Ralph Cudworth. He/she was a famous Theologian from United Kingdom. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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