Genuine ignorance is... profitable because it is likely to be accompanied by humility curiosity and John Dewey Quotes
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Genuine ignorance is... profitable, because it is likely to be accompanied by humility, curiosity and open mindedness, whereas ability to repeat catch-phrases, cant terms, familiar propositions, gives the conceit of learning and coats the mind with varnish waterproof to new ideas.

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