Ferrdi fis fiafraigid.

Ferrdi fis fiafraigid.

(better-of-it * knowledge * asking)

Knowledge is the better of inquiry.
Inquiry improves knowledge.

This is one of a series of eleven similar maxims in “Cath Muighe Rath” (FDG, p. 158-160), all beginning with “(Is) ferrdi” (is the better of, is improved by). Other maxims in this collection which express a similar idea are “Tosach eólais imchomarc” and “Eochair fessa foglaim.”

Topics: Maxims & Wise Counsel