Aphorism #176 Have Knowledge, or know those that have Knowledge.

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Aphorism #176 Have Knowledge, or know those that have Knowledge.

Without intelligence, either one's own or another's, true life is impossible. But many do not know that they do not know, and many think they know when they know nothing. Failings of the intelligence are incorrigible, since those who do not know, do not know themselves, and cannot therefore seek what they lack. Many would be wise if they did not think themselves wise. Thus it happens that though the oracles of wisdom are rare, they are rarely used. To seek advice does not lessen greatness or argue incapacity. On the contrary, to ask advice proves you well advised. Take counsel with reason it you do not wish to court defeat. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtOfWorldlyWisdom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtOfWorldlyWisdom?a=r2QfB-la0fo:J-_yw2JadZA:yIl2AUoC8zA) http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtOfWorldlyWisdom?d=qj6IDK7rITs (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtOfWorldlyWisdom?a=r2QfB-la0fo:J-_yw2JadZA:qj6IDK7rITs)
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Here he's being attacked by the forces of Calatrava, Juana la Loca, Carlos V, etc. Emphasis is on reason. But what matters reason to the truths he spells with great articulation and certainty? Very little.