I delight to lodge in such temples as are not regularly kept closed. None of the gods reject me; they make me partner of their roof.
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I asked questions when I was a stripling, and it is not my business to ask questions now, but to teach people what I have discovered.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of teaching and sharing knowledge rather than merely questioning.
In this quote, Apollonius Of Tyana reflects on the transition from a learner, who asks questions to gain understanding, to a teacher, who imparts knowledge based on their discoveries. It underscores the value of wisdom gained through experience and the responsibility of those who have learned to guide others.
Themes
TeachingKnowledgeLearningWisdomEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a classroom setting, a teacher might use this quote to inspire students to value their own learning journeys.
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