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Sep 2022
7m 39s

Trying to Appear Wise is Unwise

JON BROOKS
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Send us a text Many of us are interested in philosophy and self-improvement not to become wise, but for the reputation of being wise. Epictetus saw that this pattern of behavior is very counter-productive if one wishes to acquire true wisdom. “If you want to make progress, put up with being perceived as ignorant or naive in worldly matters, don’t aspire to a ... Show More
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