Quote by James Beattie

Be ignorance thy choice, where knowledge leads to woe.

Be ignorance thy choice, where knowledge leads to woe.

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes it may be better to choose ignorance over knowledge if knowledge only leads to sadness or trouble. It implies that being unaware or uninformed about certain things can protect one from the negative outcomes or responsibilities that knowledge may bring. In such cases, ignorance is seen as a favorable option to avoid the burdensome consequences that come with knowledge.

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