Quote by Mark Twain

The perfection of wisdom, and the end of true philosophy is to proportion our wants to our possessions, our ambitions to our capacities, we will then be a happy and a virtuous people.

The perfection of wisdom, and the end of true philosophy is

Summary

This quote asserts that achieving true wisdom and philosophical enlightenment is synonymous with aligning our desires with what we actually possess and our ambitions with our abilities. By doing so, we will attain a state of contentment and virtue, leading to happiness. Essentially, it suggests that finding harmony between our aspirations and the realities of our lives is the key to leading a fulfilling and morally upright existence.

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