Quote by Matsuo Basho
Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought. – Matsuo Basho

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The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom. – Aristotle

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If the highest things are unknowable, then the highest capacity or virtue of man cannot be theoretical wisdom. – Leo Strauss

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When I wrote Living in the Light, I wanted to share about how I live my own life and to encourage people to tap into their own inner wisdom. – Shakti Gawain

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Genius unrefined resembles a flash of lightning, but wisdom is like the sun. – Franz Grillparzer

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