Quote by Quentin Crisp

To know all is not to forgive all. It is to despise everybody.

To know all is not to forgive all. It is to despise everybod

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This quote suggests that having complete knowledge or understanding of a person or situation does not necessarily result in forgiveness. Instead, it can lead to contempt or disdain towards everyone. It implies that fully comprehending someone's actions or motives may make it difficult to find forgiveness, as it may reveal flaws and wrongdoings that provoke negative feelings towards them.

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