Quote by TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information.

Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the

Summary

This quote by T.S. Eliot challenges the notion that acquiring knowledge and information automatically leads to wisdom. Eliot questions where wisdom has gone amidst the abundance of knowledge and information in our modern world. It highlights the danger of becoming consumed by information without truly understanding or applying it. The quote invites reflection on the need to go beyond the accumulation of facts and data, to delve deeper and seek meaningful wisdom that can guide and inform our actions and choices.

By TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

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