It is the mark of an instructed mind to rest satisfied with the degree of precision which the nature of the subject admits and not to seek exactness when only an approximation of the truth is possible.

Summary

This quote suggests that a sign of an educated individual is their ability to accept and be content with the level of accuracy that a particular topic allows. Instead of constantly striving for perfect precision, they understand that some subjects can only be approximated, and they are able to find satisfaction in that understanding. It highlights the importance of recognizing the limitations of knowledge and accepting the inherent uncertainty that exists in certain areas of study.

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