Usually, our emotions lead the discussion, and we make it worse when we feel like we have to win this argument instead of learning something new. Don’t confuse education with wisdom.
By getting to know other’s opinions, we enrich ourselves as a person and get a different viewpoint.
A truly educated man never ceases to learn and never fights but still defends and stands up for the right cause.
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