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Marilyn vos Savant

To acquire knowledge, one must study but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.

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Learning facts and information requires active effort through reading or studying. However, gaining deeper understanding and good judgment comes from paying attention to real-life experiences and noticing how things actually work.

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