Multiple choice general knowledge

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius

  1. Euripides

  2. Theodore Roosevelt

  3. Confucius

  4. Juvenal
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Explanation

This quote on three methods of learning wisdom (reflection, imitation, experience) is attributed to Confucius, the ancient Chinese philosopher. The author is even named in the question text itself. Euripides, Theodore Roosevelt, and Juvenal did not originate this saying.

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