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William Wordsworth

Wisdom is oftentimes nearer when we stoop than when we soar.

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Sometimes, understanding and insight come more easily when we humble ourselves and pay attention to small details rather than aiming for grand or lofty ideas. This suggests that careful observation and modesty can bring us closer to true knowledge than trying to think only in big, abstract terms.

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