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William Osler

The philosophies of one age have become the absurdities of the next, and the foolishness of yesterday has become the wisdom of tomorrow.

William Osler

Wisdom

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Ideas that were once accepted as true or sensible can later seem ridiculous as times change. Similarly, what was once considered silly or unwise might eventually be understood as smart or valuable in the future.

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