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Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge
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"Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge"

- Kahlil Gibran

About this Quote

Perplexity is the sensation of being confused or unpredictable about something. Kahlil Gibran's quote recommends that confusion and unpredictability can be a positive thing, as it is the start of knowledge. He implies that when we are perplexed, we are open to finding out and discovering new things. This quote encourages us to welcome our confusion and utilize it as an opportunity to get knowledge. It recommends that understanding is not something that is just provided to us, however something that we should actively look for. By being open to our perplexity, we can utilize it as a tool to get understanding and understanding. This quote encourages us to be curious and to explore the unidentified, as it is just through this exploration that we can gain knowledge.

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Kahlil Gibran This quote is written / told by Kahlil Gibran between January 6, 1883 and April 10, 1931. He was a famous Poet from Lebanon. The author also have 89 other quotes.

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