Rather than swallowing our pride and simply asking what we do not know, we choose to fill in the blanks ourselves and later become humbled. Wisdom was often, in its youth, proven foolish, and ones humiliated were meant to become wise.
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  • Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
  • Imagination — The creative power of the mind and visionary thinking
  • Knowledge — The pursuit of learning, understanding, and intellectual growth
  • Patience — The virtue of waiting, endurance, and quiet strength
  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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