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The Power of Poetry: Words to Heal and Inspire

Intelligence Squared

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Wisdom, Folly, and Humility in T.S. Eliot's East Koka

In East Koka, T.S. Eliot challenges the idea of wisdom in old men, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging their foolishness, fears, and reluctance to be possessed. He believes that true wisdom lies in humility, which is boundless.

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