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Many people make the mistake of confusing information with knowledge. they are not the same thing. knowledge involves the interpretation of information. knowledge involves listening.
-Henning Mankell
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Many People Make The Mistake Of Confusing

Henning Mankell
Many people make the mistake of confusing information with knowledge. they are not the same thing. knowledge involves the interpretation of information. knowledge involves listening.
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