About This Quote
Wisdom comes to us when it can no longer do any good. This is a very powerful quote. It means that when we have learned all we can from a subject, we should stop trying to learn more about it. We should try to extend the time we spend learning, rather than stop learning altogether.
We must make sure that our learning is not harming ourselves or others. At some point, learning becomes harmful; it becomes bad for us or it brings harm to others. For example, if you’re studying English and your teacher tells you to use the word “subterranean” instead of the word “subterranean” because that is what will be on the test, that is where you draw the line.
Source: Love In The Time Of Cholera
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