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“Be not wise in thine own conceit, in thinking that thou hast learned all the skill which is to be learned already, farre deceived are thou if thou thinks so, for if thou live (til) thou art olde, yet thou mayest learne still. Never leave studying and practicing till you come to the ground and…” quote by Joseph Swetnam
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““Be not wise in thine own conceit, in thinking that thou hast learned all the skill which is to be learned already, farre deceived are thou if thou thinks so, for if thou live (til) thou art olde, yet thou mayest learne still. Never leave studying and practicing till you come to the ground and until you have sounded into the depth of your Art.””

Joseph Swetnam

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Continuous learning is essential; never assume mastery, keep practicing and deepening skill.

In simple terms: Never stop learning.

Key Takeaway

Commit to lifelong practice.

Themes

learning humility skill development growth mindset education

Mood

inspirational humble determined

Type

Art:1 Learning:1 Thou:1 Thou art:1 Learned Skill:1 Thou Thinks:1 Thinks Thou:1 Thinking Thou:1

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • personal development
  • academic study

Key Concepts

metacognition skill acquisition philosophy of education

Questions to Reflect On

  • What skill will you practice today?
  • How do you measure growth?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can hinder progress.

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