"Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power but, character, health, knowledge and good judgement will always be in demand under all conditions."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Wisdom as articulated by Roger Babson. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Wisdom provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Roger Babson

Roger Ward Babson was an American entrepreneur, Georgist economist, and business theorist in the first half of the 20th century. He is best remembered for predicting the Wall Street crash of 1929 and founding Babson College. He also founded Webber College in Babson Park, Florida, and the defunct Utopia College, in Eureka, Kansas.

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