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Ive spent a lot of my life among people brighter than myself
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"I've spent a lot of my life among people brighter than myself"

- Larry Niven

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This quote by Larry Niven speaks with the importance of surrounding oneself with people who are smarter than oneself. It recommends that by doing so, one can learn from those who are more well-informed and experienced. This can be beneficial in numerous ways, such as gaining insight into various viewpoints, discovering brand-new abilities, and developing a better understanding of the world. It also suggests that one must not be afraid to ask questions and seek out recommendations from those who are more experienced. By doing so, one can gain important understanding and abilities that can be used to their own life. Eventually, this quote motivates people to seek out those who are smarter than themselves in order to acquire a much better understanding of the world and to grow as an individual.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Larry Niven somewhere between April 30, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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