Quote by Oscar Wilde

Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.


Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.

Summary

This quote suggests that true knowledge and understanding cannot be simply transferred or handed down through teaching alone. It implies that what is truly valuable and worthwhile in terms of knowledge and wisdom cannot be acquired merely by being taught, but instead must be discovered and experienced firsthand. True learning, according to this quote, goes beyond formal education and requires personal exploration, critical thinking, and genuine self-discovery.

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