For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.While both passages talk of learning and knowledge, I don't think that is what either is taking aim at. Knowledge, in and of itself, is neutral. What we do with knowledge gained is not.
~ King James version ~
Give up learning, and put an end to your troubles.
~ from Verse 20 of the Tao Te Ching ~
Too often, we use knowledge as a weapon to get what we desire. We use it to try to manipulate others to conform to our will. We distort it to bring about the outcomes we prefer.
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In a way, this is a little related to your V. 36, Line 12 quandary. If you reveal your knowledge, your strength, (to "common people", to enemies) you may put yourself at a disadvantage.
ReplyDeleteOr as my mother-in-law used to say, it's better to be discovered than found out.
...because, of course, your "knowledge, your strength" may in fact be your weakness.
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