Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

All truly wise thoughts have been thought already thousands of times; but to make them truly ours, we must think them over again honestly, until they take root in our personal experience.

All truly wise thoughts have been thought already thousands

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This quote suggests that while wise thoughts may have been pondered by many individuals throughout history, to truly internalize and embody their wisdom, one must engage in deep reflection and contemplation. By honestly thinking through these thoughts again, allowing them to sink into our personal experiences, we can create a more profound and meaningful connection with the knowledge already known. It implies that the act of genuine introspection is crucial in making wisdom a part of our own understanding and identity.

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