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What does this aphorism mean: "the doors of wisdom are never shut."? It is by Benjamin Franklin. What message was Franklin trying to send to the 18th century Americans when he wrote it?

Answer 1

It means that you can always learn more and gain knowledge.

It means that you can always learn more and gain knowledge. The doors to knowledge are open. You can come inside and strive for knowledge that never runs out.

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Answer 2

Layla Ali

The aphorism "the doors of wisdom are never shut" means that opportunities for gaining knowledge and understanding are always available. Benjamin Franklin was likely emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and intellectual curiosity to the 18th century Americans, encouraging them to remain open-minded and receptive to new ideas and experiences.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.