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Life is not a thing of knowing only--nay, mere knowledge has properly no place at all save as it becomes the handmaiden of feeling and emotions.

Life is not a thing of knowing only--nay, mere knowledge has

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This quote suggests that life is not solely about acquiring knowledge, but rather about engaging in strong emotions and feelings. Mere knowledge alone is not valued unless it serves as a companion to our emotional experiences. It emphasizes the significance of connecting knowledge with our emotions, indicating that true living involves a balance between intellectual understanding and the depth of our emotional responses.

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