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There is no knowledge, no light, no wisdom that you are in possession of, but what you have received it from some source
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"There is no knowledge, no light, no wisdom that you are in possession of, but what you have received it from some source"

- Brigham Young

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This quote by Brigham Young highlights the suggestion that all understanding as well as knowledge originates from outside sources, instead of being innate or self-generated. It recommends that we are all indebted to individuals as well as sources that have actually presented understanding as well as wisdom to us, which we have to be grateful for those resources.

Moreover, Brigham Young was a prominent leader in the very early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and also this quote reflects several of the mentors of that church. It suggests that humans are dependent on God as well as other resources of higher expertise, which we have to be simple and responsive to obtain that knowledge.

Generally, this quote highlights the value of education, discovering, and gratefulness. It advises us that we are all attached per other as well as to the knowledge of those that have actually come prior to us, which we need to recognize those connections in order to expand and also develop as people and as a society.

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Brigham Young This quote is written / told by Brigham Young between June 1, 1801 and August 29, 1877. He was a famous Leader from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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