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Sirach 34:9

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A well-instructed man knows many things. He who has much experience will declare understanding.

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Verse 9. What. Greek “A man who has travelled, knows much,” and so forth Bible.—Thus Ulysses became so wise, (Homer) as well as the ancient philosophers, Pythagoras, and so forth Saint Jerome ad Paulin.—The knowledge derived from books will not suffice. Calmet.

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