In plain words
One good talk with a wise person can teach more than weeks of reading.
Where these words come from
- 45% sureThe sources checked so far agree on this one. The book or the speech it first came from hasn't turned up yet.
- Traditional Chinese proverb (often traced to the Ming-dynasty saying collection Zengguang Xianwen), widely rendered as "worth ten years of study"; no single canonical primary text for this exact English wording found.
More on wisdom
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection; second, by imitation; third, by experience.
ConfuciusDo not be guilty of possessing a library of learned books while lacking learning yourself.
ErasmusThose who trust us educate us.
George EliotFiction is Truth's elder sister.
Rudyard KiplingReading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body.
Joseph AddisonReading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.
Francis Bacon
ConfuciusDo not be guilty of possessing a library of learned books while lacking learning yourself.ErasmusThose who trust us educate us.George EliotFiction is Truth's elder sister.Rudyard KiplingReading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body.Joseph AddisonReading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.Francis BaconMore history
See allIt does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.ConfuciusNature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
Lao TzuIn the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
Sun TzuThe wound is the place where the light enters you.
RumiYou have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
Marcus AureliusWaste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.Marcus Aurelius
ConfuciusNature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.Lao TzuIn the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.Sun TzuThe wound is the place where the light enters you.RumiYou have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.Marcus AureliusWaste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.Marcus Aurelius