It has always seemed to me that so long as you produce your dramatic effect, accuracy of detail matters little. I have never striven for it and I have made some bad mistakes in consequence. What matter if I hold my readers?
Arthur Conan DoyleRead
…but it is better to learn wisdom late than never to learn it at all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's preferable to gain wisdom later in life than to never gain it at all.
This quote emphasizes the importance of acquiring wisdom, suggesting that even if one does not gain it until later in life, it is still a valuable achievement. It encourages a perspective that values the pursuit and eventual attainment of knowledge and insight, rather than the timing of that acquisition.
Themes
WisdomLearningKnowledgeLifeGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
When addressing a group of students about the importance of lifelong learning.
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