Quote by James Northcote

Learned men are the cisterns of knowledge, not the fountainheads.

Learned men are the cisterns of knowledge, not the fountainh

Summary

This quote suggests that learned individuals are repositories of knowledge rather than creators or sources of knowledge themselves. It implies that these learned men have acquired knowledge from various sources and have become rich with information. They are not considered as the originators of knowledge, but rather storehouses or vessels that contain and preserve it. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the multitude of sources and contributors that have shaped the knowledge we possess today.

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