Prima sapientiae clavis definitur, assidua scilicet seu frequens interrogation : Dubitando enim ad inquisitionem venimus; inquirendo veritatem percipimus.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The key to wisdom is frequent questioning; questioning leads to inquiry and truth.
- In plain terms
- Constant questioning is essential for finding truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Questioning leads to inquiry and truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What questions lead to truth?
Another view
Some knowledge comes from experience rather than questioning.
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