Beware you be not swallowed up in books! An ounce of love is worth a pound of knowledge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is more valuable than knowledge alone.
- In plain terms
- Kindness outweighs information.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize relationships over facts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance heart and mind?
- What is more important?
Another view
Knowledge is essential for solving complex problems.
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The longer I live, the larger allowances I make for human infirmities. I exact more from myself, and less from others. Go thou and do likewise!
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