Tell troth and shame the devil.
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He who is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-education can be limited and misleading without external guidance.
This quote emphasizes the importance of learning from others rather than relying solely on self-teaching. It suggests that individuals who dismiss the knowledge and experiences of others may end up being misled, ultimately becoming their own worst teachers, as they lack the critical perspectives that come from diverse learning experiences.
Themes
LearningSelf-EducationGuidanceWisdomKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the value of mentorship and education.
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