There is a reason most philosophical traditions have been restricted to initiates for most of human history. If you arrive at wisdom without the proper knowledg

There is a reason most philosophical traditions have been restricted to initiates for most of human history. If you arrive at wisdom without the proper knowledge, you might dismiss it as gibberish. Or worse, misunderstand it and make wrong choices in life. Kinda like how Maximilian and many other after thought they could turn lead into gold after misreading gnostic texts.