Knowledge gives nothing to a man until he gives everything to it.

Idries Shah
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Knowledge gives nothing to a man until he gives everything to it. This phrase is attributed to the 17th century English poet, John Milton. He was right back then, and he’s right now. If you want knowledge to give you anything, you’ll have to give it everything.

Knowledge grows through study, not through being told about it. When you are trying to learn something new, don’t just sit there passively soaking up information. Ask questions! Don’t just sit there waiting for the teacher to tell you what you need to know.

Take charge of your own education!

Source: A Perfumed Scorpion

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