Richard E. Byrd

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Richard E. Byrd

Richard Evelyn Byrd (25 October 1888 – 11 March 1957) was a U.S. Naval officer and aviator.

Sourced quotes

  • ”A man doesn't begin to attain wisdom until he recognizes that he is no longer indispensable.”[1]
Simple: A man begins to gain wisdom only when he recognizes that he is no longer essential.

References

  1. Alone (1938). Ch. 12, last lines of the book.

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