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Seek the Power of Knowledge

Knowledge is power. Knowledge without intelligence at best is like a rock and at its worst is the destruction of humanity. Learn what is important. Learning is entertaining. Learning is the result of the virtue of intelligence. When intelligence is gone, one will believe anything. Never assume knowledge is the sole answer or cure. Never stop learning and always question what taught. Be carefully in dispensing of any superior knowledge to less intelligent and those with hate. Share basic knowledge freely. Teach the young to survive, so they will have independence. Teach the old dependability, so they will know that they will be cared for with age. Learn the trade, become the most valuable worker. Learn of strengths and weaknesses. Never assume knowledge is all needed. Use intelligence to become knowledgeable, use knowledge to become wise, but never lose intelligence to knowledge or wisdom. Never be trivial!