To speculate without facts is to attempt to enter a house of which one has not the key, by wandering aimlessly round and round, searching the walls and now and then peeping through the windows. Facts are the key.
Julian HuxleyRead
We must sow the seed, not hoard it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should invest our resources and efforts for the benefit of others rather than keeping them to ourselves.
This quote by Saint Dominic emphasizes the importance of generosity and the proactive sharing of one's knowledge, resources, or talents. Instead of hoarding what we have, we should 'sow' or distribute it, as this leads to greater growth and benefit not just for ourselves, but for the community and future generations as well.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about philanthropy, one could say, 'Remember, we must sow the seed, not hoard it.'
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