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Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens
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"Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens"

- Jimi Hendrix

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This quote by Jimi Hendrix speaks with the value of wisdom over understanding. Knowledge is the build-up of truths and information, while wisdom is the ability to utilize that knowledge in a significant way. Understanding speaks, indicating it is quickly shared and interacted, but knowledge listens. Listening is a fundamental part of acquiring wisdom, as it includes taking in information and understanding it in a deeper method. Listening also includes being open to new ideas and point of views, which can assist us to acquire a much better understanding of the world around us. Wisdom is not something that can be gotten rapidly, however rather something that is gotten through experience and reflection. By listening to others and being open to originalities, we can acquire a higher understanding of the world and usage that knowledge to make better choices.

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Jimi Hendrix This quote is written / told by Jimi Hendrix between November 27, 1942 and September 18, 1970. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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