Shall I tell you the secret of the true scholar? It is this: Every man I meet is my master in some point, and in that I learn of him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every person has something to teach. A true scholar learns from everyone.
- In plain terms
- Everyone knows something you do not.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn from everyone you meet.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who taught you recently?
- What do you seek to learn?
Another view
Not every person is a reliable teacher.
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