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Belonging Quote by Anonymous

“Do not let me hear Of the wisdom of old men, but rather of their folly, Their fear of fear and frenzy, their fear of possession, Of belonging to another, or to others, or to God. The only wisdom we can hope to acquire Is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless.” quote by Anonymous
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“Do not let me hear Of the wisdom of old men, but rather of their folly, Their fear of fear and frenzy, their fear of possession, Of belonging to another, or to others, or to God. The only wisdom we can hope to acquire Is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown, 20th century

True wisdom lies in humility, not in the knowledge of old men, which is often fear‑driven.

In simple terms: Humility is the ultimate wisdom.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility daily.

Themes

wisdom humility fear

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • leadership
  • education

Key Concepts

philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humility influence your decisions?
  • What fears arise from seeking old‑men’s wisdom?
A Different Perspective

Humility can be mistaken for weakness.

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