How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer was 'By never being afraid or ashamed to ask questions as to anything of which I was ignorant.'
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"How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer was 'By never being afraid or ashamed to ask questions as to anything of which I was ignorant.'" — John Abbott
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How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer was 'By never being afraid or ashamed to ask questions as to anything of which I was ignorant.' — John Abbott
About John Abbott
John Abbott was a Statesman from Canada (1821–1893).
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Who said "How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelli…"?
This quote is attributed to John Abbott, a Statesman from Canada.
When did John Abbott live?
John Abbott lived from 1821 – 1893.