p. 26
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What should we gain by a definition, as it can only lead us to other undefined terms?
— Ludwig Wittgenstein
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "What should we gain by a definition, as it can only lead us to other undefined terms?" in the context of "p. 26" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Ludwig Wittgenstein" (Quotes, 1930s-1951, The Blue Book (c. 1931–1935; published 1965))
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About Ludwig Wittgenstein
Ludwig Wittgenstein (26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian-born philosopher who spent much of his life in England.
About Ludwig Wittgenstein
Ludwig Wittgenstein (26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian-born philosopher who spent much of his life in England.
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