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He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise
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"He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise"

- Quintus Ennius

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This quote by Quintus Ennius speaks with the idea that knowledge and knowledge are insufficient to guarantee success. It suggests that wisdom is only helpful if it can be applied to a circumstance in a meaningful way. Without the ability to use knowledge to assist oneself, it is of no usage. This quote is a suggestion that knowledge and wisdom are inadequate to ensure success. It is very important to be able to utilize the understanding and wisdom one has to make the best choices and take the right actions. Without the ability to use wisdom to a scenario, it is of no use. This quote is a reminder that understanding and knowledge are not enough to guarantee success. It is essential to be able to utilize the understanding and wisdom one needs to make the very best choices and take the ideal actions. It is inadequate to merely have knowledge and knowledge, one need to have the ability to utilize it in order to achieve success.

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Quintus Ennius This quote is written / told by Quintus Ennius between 239 BC and 169 BC. He was a famous Poet from Rome. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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