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Knowledge and wisdom come when we no longer need them.

Knowledge and wisdom come when we no longer need them.

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Author: Henri Nouwen


This quote is a bit funny and sad at the same time. It kinda says that we finally get smart and wise when we feel like we don’t need it anymore. Maybe when we're young, we just rush into stuff without thinking it through. But as we get older, we've already made the mistakes. We know better now. Take this, for example. Remember when you touched a hot stove as a kid? You learned super quick not to do that again. Now, as an adult, you don’t go around touching stoves. The wisdom’s there, but you don't need it much anymore. So here’s a quick tip: Try learning from others' mistakes, not just your own. Listen to folks who've been there, done that. It'll save you a lot of trouble in the long run.

Quote By: Henri Nouwen

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Quinn •
Why does wisdom seem to arrive only after we've truly needed it most?
Curator •
Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons through experience. Perhaps the value lies not in avoiding hardship, but in appreciating the journey. Embrace the wisdom you've gained, and use it to guide your future.
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