A god implants in mortal guilt whenever he wants utterly to confound a house.
AeschylusRead
The one knowing what is profitable, and not the man knowing many things, is wise.
Interpretation
Wisdom is about knowing what benefits us, not just having knowledge.
This quote emphasizes that true wisdom lies not in the accumulation of vast knowledge but in the ability to discern what is truly beneficial or profitable in life. It suggests that understanding the value of knowledge and applying it wisely is more important than simply knowing many facts or concepts.
In practice
In a discussion about education, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of practical knowledge over rote memorization.
A god implants in mortal guilt whenever he wants utterly to confound a house.
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Hope lies in having more faith in the power of God to heal us than in the power of anything to hurt or destroy us. In realizing that as children of God we are bigger than our problems, we have the power at last to confront them.
As we look into the future, we are going to need to be stronger and more responsible for our choices in a world where people "call evil good, and good evil." We do not choose wisely if we use our agency in opposition to God's will or to priesthood counsel. Tomorrow's blessings and opportunities depend on the choices we make today.
People say that practicing Zen is difficult, but there is a misunderstanding as to why. It is not difficult because it is hard to sit in the cross- legged position, or to attain enlightenment. It is difficult because it is hard to keep our mind pure and our practice pure in its fundamental sense.
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