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Free us, for there is one Whose smile more availeth
Than all the age-old knowledge of thy books: And we would look thereon.

Word:

wisdom

Question:

Why does the speaker believe that the smile of the one mentioned holds more value than the age-old knowledge of the books?

Answer (optional):

The speaker believes that the smile of the one mentioned holds more value than the age-old knowledge of the books because it seems to have a more immediate and personal impact on them, offering a sense of affection, joy, and connection that they cannot get from the impersonal, monotonous information in the books.