Between falsehood and useless truth there is little difference. As gold which he cannot spend will make no man rich, so knowledge which cannot apply will make no man wise.

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that both falsehood and useless truth hold little value. It draws a comparison between gold that cannot be spent and knowledge that cannot be applied. Just as unspent gold cannot make a person rich, knowledge that cannot be put into practical use cannot make a person wise. The quote suggests that true wisdom lies in acquiring knowledge that can be applied and utilized effectively.

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