Quote by George Burns

Be quick to learn and wise to know.

Be quick to learn and wise to know.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of both being a quick learner and being wise in knowledge. It suggests that one should be open to learning new things, possessing the agility to acquire knowledge swiftly. However, it also stresses the significance of wisdom in discerning and understanding the knowledge one obtains. The quote implies that being quick to learn is valuable but being wise enough to comprehend and apply that knowledge is equally crucial.

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