A fence to wisdom is silence.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Silence is presented as a safeguard or boundary for gaining wisdom.
- In plain terms
- Staying quiet helps you get wisdom.
- What can you take from it?
- Silence protects and fosters wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is silence better than speaking?
- How does restraint aid understanding?
Another view
Silence can also prevent learning if overused.
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