A man, though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.

Sophocles
About This Quote

This quote is a reminder about how important education is to a person. A person, who is wise, should never be ashamed of learning more and must unbend his mind. If a person is ashamed of learning more or unbending his mind, he will never learn what he needs to know to become a better person.

Source: Antigone

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