Quote by Horace Mann

Ignorance breeds monsters to fill up the vacancies of the soul that are unoccupied by the verities of knowledge.

Ignorance breeds monsters to fill up the vacancies of the so

Summary

This quote highlights the dangerous consequences of ignorance. It suggests that when individuals lack true understanding or knowledge, their minds become susceptible to nurturing falsehoods and illusions. In the absence of wisdom, ignorance creates a void within the soul that is vulnerable to being filled with twisted beliefs or monstrous ideas. The quote serves as a reminder that acquiring knowledge and challenging ignorance is crucial to avoid succumbing to the harmful and destructive forces that can emerge in the absence of understanding.

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Ignorance & Stupidity

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