Avoid doing what you would blame others for doing.
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Time is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Time reveals all truths and is the greatest teacher.
This quote by Thales emphasizes the idea that with time, all truths and realities become clear. It suggests that patience and the passing of time allow for understanding and comprehension of situations, ultimately leading to wisdom as we learn from our experiences.
Themes
TimeWisdomTruthUnderstandingClarity
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to remind students that understanding comes with experience.
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