Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Knowledge like timber shouldn't be mush use till they are seasoned.

Knowledge like timber shouldn't be mush use till they are se

Summary

This quote suggests that knowledge, like timber, is only truly valuable when it is seasoned or matured. Just as timber needs time to dry and stabilize before it can be used effectively, knowledge also requires time to be acquired and processed to become beneficial. In other words, knowledge shouldn't be hastily applied or shared without the necessary understanding and experience behind it. It emphasizes the importance of gaining wisdom and expertise before utilizing knowledge to ensure its usefulness and effectiveness in various situations.

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Knowledge

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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