"Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous"
- Zhuang Zi
About this Quote
The text is recommending that real knowledge is reflected in kindness and a desire to comprehend and accept differing perspectives, whereas petty or narrow-minded wisdom is characterized by conflict and argument. Likewise, effective interaction is marked by enthusiasm and motivation, while inadequate communication is identified by defensiveness and hostility. Overall, the quote recommends that wisdom and efficient communication are closely connected to a mindset of generosity and openness.
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