"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

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When Stringfellow Barr speaks about wisdom, it invites us to pause and reflect on our own journey. How often do we consider the subtle impacts of wisdom in our daily lives? This thought-provoking perspective challenges conventional wisdom and encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves.

About Stringfellow Barr

Stringfellow Barr was an American historian, author, and former president of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, where he, together with Scott Buchanan, instituted the Great Books curriculum.

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