“The fear of God is not the beginning of wisdom. The fear of God is the death of wisdom. Skepticism and doubt lead to study and investigation, and investigation is the beginning of wisdom.”

“To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”

Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) logician, one of the first analytic philosophers and political activist

“As to the viciousness of the philosophers, the meaning of this complaint is succinctly expressed in the charge that the philosophers do not “hold the gods the city holds.” And this accusation is most true. The quest for wisdom begins in doubt of the conventional wisdom about the highest things. The most cherished beliefs of the community, the collective hopes and fears, are centered on its gods. The unpardonable thing is to be beyond these hopes and fears, beyond the awe and shame the gods impose.”

Allan Bloom (1930–1992) American philosopher, classicist, and academician

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Solomon (-990–-931 BC) king of Israel and the son of David

“Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”

Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) logician, one of the first analytic philosophers and political activist

“Wisdom begins at the end.”

Daniel Webster (1782–1852) Leading American senator and statesman. January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852. Served as the Secretary of Sta…

“Wisdom begins in wonder.”

Socrates (-470–-399 BC) classical Greek Athenian philosopher

“Confusion is the beginning of wisdom.”

A. C. Grayling (1949) English philosopher

“The beginning of wisdom is found in doubting; by doubting we come to the question, and by seeking we may come upon the truth.”

Peter Abelard (1079–1142) French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician

“Curiosity is the beginning of all wisdom.”

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