The desire of knowledge, like the thirst of riches, increases ever with the acquisition of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Like wanting more money, wanting knowledge grows the more you acquire it.
- In plain terms
- Wanting to learn more increases as you learn more.
- What can you take from it?
- Use your growing knowledge to keep learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do I want to learn next?
- Does learning satisfy me or make me want more?
Another view
Sometimes too much knowledge can lead to overthinking or indecision.
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