When the Australian miner was drowned because he had heavy bags
of gold round his waist, while trying to swim ashore from the
wreck, it was an open question which possest which. Just so I
am quite convinced that men stuffed with information or “the
science of the day” are not always possest of true wisdom.
Wisdom itself, anyhow, is not an end but a tool to work with.
(2408)
=Possessions=--See AMBITION.