You become what you give your attention to
-Epictetus
Do not seek to follow the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.
Those who are known for their wisdom today, they too had to seek it in the past
If you seek it, you will also find it.
There is a very wonderful story in this connection, which I know, and I would like to share it with you.
Once there was a boy who had finished his education. He had been learning all the knowledge that he was supposed to be learning. He had finally learned all that he was supposed to learn in order to live a successful life.. But still, he felt something was missing. He felt that there is something, which he had not acquired.
He realised that it was wisdom that was still left to acquire. He wondered day and night “how does one gain wisdom?”
