Quote by Benjamin Franklin

If you wish information and improvement from the knowledge of others, and yet at the same time express yourself as firmly fix'd in your present opinions, modest, sensible men, who do not love disputation, will probably leave you undisturbed in the possession of your error.

If you wish information and improvement from the knowledge o

Summary

This quote by Benjamin Franklin emphasizes the importance of humility and open-mindedness when seeking knowledge and improvement. Franklin suggests that if you solely seek information from others but remain stubbornly fixed in your own beliefs, reasonable and modest individuals who prefer peace over arguments will likely refrain from challenging your erroneous perspectives. In other words, if you are not open to considering and adapting your existing opinions, those who could have potentially helped you grow intellectually may choose to maintain silence rather than engage in fruitless debates.

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