"The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms." - Socrates

🦉 Wisdom

“The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.”

— Socrates

So much confusion in life comes from people meaning different things by the same words. Taking the time to get clear on what we actually mean — with ourselves and others — is one of the simplest yet most powerful habits we can build.

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