The fear of God is not the beginning of wisdom. The fear of God is the death of wisdom. Skepticism and doubt lead to study and investigation, and investigation is the beginning of wisdom.

Clarence Darrow
The fear of God is not the beginning of wisdom....
The fear of God is not the beginning of wisdom....
The fear of God is not the beginning of wisdom....
The fear of God is not the beginning of wisdom....
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The fear of God is not the beginning of wisdom. The fear of God is the death of wisdom. Skepticism and doubt lead to study and investigation, and investigation is the beginning of wisdom. The statement itself is a quotation from "The Book of Wisdom" by Solomon.

The message is that if you have faith, you will work hard to achieve your goals. If you live life not fearing God, but knowing him, you will be more open to learn about him and his ways.

Source: Why I Am An Agnostic And Other Essays

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