Quote by Albert Einstein

The difference between what the most and the least learned people know is inexpressibly trivial in relation to that which is unknown.

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This quote, often attributed to Albert Einstein, suggests that the discrepancy between the knowledge possessed by the most educated individuals and the least educated individuals is incredibly minuscule when compared to the vast amount of knowledge that remains undiscovered or unknown. It implies that no matter how much we think we know, there is a vast ocean of untapped knowledge waiting to be explored, emphasizing the limitless nature of acquiring knowledge and the significance of remaining curious and open-minded towards the unknown.

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