The more we study, we the more discover Our ignorance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shelley states that studying more reveals how much we do not know.
- In plain terms
- The more you learn, the more you realize you do not know.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that learning exposes ignorance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does more learning help you know less?
- How do you handle not knowing?
Another view
It oversimplifies what knowledge acquisition achieves.
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