Quote by Brigham Young

There is no knowledge, no light, no wisdom that you are in possession of, but what you have received it from some source.

There is no knowledge, no light, no wisdom that you are in p

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This quote emphasizes the idea that all knowledge and wisdom we possess comes from external sources. It challenges the notion of possessing original thoughts or ideas, suggesting that everything we know is acquired from others. It humbles us by highlighting our interconnectedness and reliance on learning from those who came before us. The quote also promotes gratitude and recognition of the individuals, resources, and experiences that contribute to our accumulation of knowledge.

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