Benjamin Disraeli, Sybil (1845), Book I, Chapter V.
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To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge.
— Benjamin Disraeli on Knowledge
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge." in the context of "Benjamin Disraeli, Sybil (1845), Book I, Chapter V." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British politician, novelist, and essayist, serving twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The anniversary of his death on 19 April is known as Primrose Day.
About Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British politician, novelist, and essayist, serving twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The anniversary of his death on 19 April is known as Primrose Day.
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