Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a color.
If you talk about preemption you better know things rather than think things.
In almost everything, experience is more valuable than precept.
It's amazing what ordinary people can do if they set out without preconceived notions.
I think most of us are raised with preconceived notions of the choices we're supposed to make.
Intimates are predestined.
Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences.
When you're used to being prepared to reject conventional wisdom, it leaves you open to learn more.
Wisdom is that apprehension of heavenly things to which the spirit rises through love.
I'm not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is there; it's like relaxing into - and an acceptance of - things.
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