The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Quotations help save wisdom and experiences for future generations.
- In plain terms
- Quotes keep old wisdom alive.
- What can you take from it?
- Use quotes to pass down valuable insights.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What wisdom do you want to keep?
- Why quote people?
Another view
Quotes can also simplify complex ideas too much.
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