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

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

— Socrates

Before you can really understand anything, you've got to get clear on what the words actually mean. It sounds simple, but taking that first step of clarity changes everything.

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