Quote by Anatole France

A person is never happy except at the price of some ignorance.

A person is never happy except at the price of some ignoranc

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness comes at the cost of knowing less. It implies that ignorance is necessary in order to experience complete contentment. The idea is that by limiting knowledge and understanding certain aspects of life, one can achieve a state of bliss. However, it also implies that true happiness might be superficial or fleeting if it is dependent on ignorance, as a person cannot be truly fulfilled if they are constantly seeking knowledge and understanding.

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Ignorance & Stupidity

By Anatole France

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