Quotation by

Lord Chesterfield

In seeking wisdom thou art wise in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.

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Believing you have already gained wisdom just because you are looking for it is actually foolish. True wisdom requires recognizing how much you still have to learn rather than assuming you have it all.

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