知識は「これほど知っている」と誇り高い。知恵は「これ以上は知らない」と慎み深い。 - ウィリアム・クーパー (1731 - 1800): 『務め』
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Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. - William Cowper (1731 - 1800): The Task bk.6, Winter Walk at Noon
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