I have always felt that doubt was the beginning of wisdom, and the fear of God was the end of wisdom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Doubt initiates wisdom while fear of divine authority ends it.
- In plain terms
- Doubt starts wisdom and fear of god ends it.
- What can you take from it?
- Question everything to stay wise; fear ends wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does doubt block or build wisdom?
- What ends thinking?
Another view
Some traditions view reverence as essential to wisdom.
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