Quote by Aeschylus

Nothing forces us to knowWhat we do not want to knowExcept pain

Nothing forces us to knowWhat we do not want to knowExcept p

Summary

This quote suggests that the only thing that truly motivates us to learn or understand something is the experience of pain. It implies that unless we are personally affected or hurt by something, we lack the inclination or necessity to seek knowledge about it. Pain becomes the driving force that compels us to acknowledge and delve into areas we may otherwise have ignored or remained ignorant about.

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Truth Suffering

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