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Wisdom is not acquired save as the result of investigation
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"Wisdom is not acquired save as the result of investigation"

- Sara Teasdale

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This quote by Sara Teasdale suggests that knowledge is not something that can be gained passively, yet instead it is something that should be proactively sought. It suggests that wisdom is not something that can be gotten with just paying attention or checking out, however instead it needs to be proactively gone after with investigation. This can indicate that need to proactively choose understanding and details, and after that use that understanding to attract their very own conclusions and also develop their own viewpoints. It can additionally mean that one need to proactively seek out different viewpoints and also viewpoints, and afterwards utilize that to develop their very own understanding of the globe. In either case, the quote suggests that wisdom is something that has to be proactively sought out and also obtained with investigation.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sara Teasdale between August 8, 1884 and January 29, 1933. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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