"True wisdom is a loss of misconceptions rather than an accumulation of knowledge"
The above is a quote from the last verse of the Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu, as translated by John Braun, Jr.
I think that portion of the verse packs more punch by itself, but for those who, in their quest to accumulate more knowledge prefer full context, here it is in context:
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Truth is not fancy, and does not need to be.
In fact, decorations only hide it from sight.
You can't force people to see the truth.
Arguing with them will only draw their attention away from it.
True wisdom is a loss of misconceptions rather than an accumulation of knowledge Do not hoard facts and call yourself wise.
I thought I might give a comment on each sentence; then I realized that each sentence is basically saying the same thing, shining light on the same idea from different angles. I can't elucidate further; I can only encourage you to meditate on each sentence until you see their convergence.
