So do
not disparage the lessons of either the schooled or
the unschooled.
Those
who have less formal education may have learned some
single thing more deeply, or they may have embarked
early upon the search for wisdom. In their
uniqueness, they have discovered something special
about life, and it is yours to experience if you are
open to what they have to teach.
Those
who have devoted their lives to formal learning may
have walked further along a path than you can even
imagine, and may be able to lead you to a vista that
will take your breath away, if only you can overcome
your boredom and fatigue at the rigors of the search.
Remember
the words of the musician who was asked which was
greater, knowledge or wisdom. "Without
knowledge," he answered, "I could not play
the violin. Without wisdom, I could not play the
music."
Place
yourself among those who carry on their lives with
passion, and true learning will take place, no matter
how humble or exalted the setting. But no matter
what path you follow, do not be ashamed of your
learning. In some corner of your life, you know
more about something than anyone else on earth.
The true measure of your education is not what you
know, but how you share what you know with others.
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