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Wisdom is a kind of knowledge. It is knowledge of the nature, career, and consequences of human values
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"Wisdom is a kind of knowledge. It is knowledge of the nature, career, and consequences of human values"

- Sidney Hook

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sidney Hook between December 20, 1902 and July 12, 1989. He/she was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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