When an ordinary man attains knowledge, he is a sage; when a sage attains understanding, he is an ordinary man

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When an ordinary man attains knowledge, he is a sage;...
When an ordinary man attains knowledge, he is a sage;...
When an ordinary man attains knowledge, he is a sage;...
When an ordinary man attains knowledge, he is a sage;...
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This saying means that people who are simply born with amazing talents or abilities, are often considered geniuses. However, when they make the choice to use their talents in the best interests of others, they are considered to be ordinary people. This is a great lesson for us all, as there are many extraordinary people out there with amazing potential. The key is for them to make the choice to use that potential for the betterment of mankind.

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