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Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability
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"Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability"

- Plautus

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This quote by Plautus speaks to the concept that knowledge is not something that is gained simply by living longer, however rather something that is gotten through using one's own abilities. It recommends that knowledge is not something that is merely handed to us as we age, however something that we need to actively look for and cultivate. It indicates that wisdom is not something that is necessarily tied to age, but rather something that is made through making use of our own abilities and knowledge. This quote encourages us to use our own abilities to gain wisdom, instead of counting on the passage of time to do so. It suggests that knowledge is something that is made, not something that is simply provided to us. It is a reminder that knowledge is something that we must actively pursue, and that it is not something that is just handed to us as we age.

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Plautus This quote is written / told by Plautus between 254 BC and 184 BC. He was a famous Playwright from Rome. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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