“The wiser the man, the more doubts he has.”
— Umberto Eco
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Smart people often have more questions and uncertainties because they understand there's always more to learn. Take, for example, a seasoned doctor who has seen many illnesses. Even with all their knowledge, they still know there are things they don't know and they stay curious and cautious, always checking and learning more. In contrast, someone new to the field might be overly confident, not realizing what they don't know yet. This shows that true wisdom comes with recognizing the limits of your knowledge. To apply this idea, always stay humble about what you know and try to learn more, so you can make better decisions and understand the world better.
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