Ocupation: Poet
Life: November 26, 1731 - April 25, 1800
Birthday: November 26
Death: April 25
Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.
source: 'The Task' (1785) bk. 6 'The Winter Walk at Noon' l. 89
topic: Knowledge, Men, Mind, Knowledge And Wisdom, Knowledge Wisdom, Practical Knowledge