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Benjamin Franklin

The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

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Benjamin Franklin means that truly understanding how little we know is the first step toward gaining real wisdom. Recognizing our own ignorance opens the way to learning and deeper insight.

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