Wisdom quote by Horace

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Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone
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"Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone"

- Horace

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This quote by Horace is a pointer that knowledge and wisdom are not the exact same thing. Knowledge can be gotten from books, however wisdom is something that comes from experience and reflection. Books can provide us with truths and details, however they can not teach us how to apply that knowledge in a meaningful way. Knowledge is the capability to believe critically and make decisions based upon our own understanding and experience. It is not something that can be obtained entirely from reading books. We need to make the effort to assess our experiences and learn from them in order to acquire knowledge. Books can be a fantastic source of understanding, however they can not supply us with the wisdom to make the best decisions.

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Horace This quote is written / told by Horace between 65 BC and 8 BC. He was a famous Poet from Rome, the quote is categorized under the topic Wisdom. The author also have 83 other quotes.

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