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Wise men are instructed in reason;Men of less understanding by experience;The most unknowing learn by necessity. Wise men do in the beginning what fools do in the end.

Wise men are instructed in reason;Men of less understanding

Summary

This quote suggests that there are different paths to acquiring wisdom. Those who are wise gain knowledge through reasoning and logic. Those with less understanding rely on personal experiences to learn and grow. However, the quote also implies that the most ignorant individuals learn solely out of necessity, when there are no other options left. It further asserts that wise individuals demonstrate their wisdom by avoiding mistakes and making smarter choices from the start, whereas foolish individuals make mistakes and learn from them only in the end.

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