Truth is one forever absolute, but opinion is truth filtered through the moods, the blood, the disposition of the spectator.
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Seldom ever was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Knowledge is valuable when shared, and keeping it hidden diminishes its worth.
Wendell Phillips highlights the importance of sharing knowledge rather than hoarding it. He suggests that knowledge is like a precious jewel that loses its brilliance when kept to oneself, emphasizing that true grace and value come from imparting knowledge to others.
Themes
KnowledgeSharingEducationWisdomValue
In practice
Example use cases
In a classroom discussion about the importance of collaboration and learning.
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