Quote by Mark Twain

I would rather have my ignorance than another man's knowledge, because I have so much of it.

I would rather have my ignorance than another man's knowledg

Summary

This quote suggests a preference for one's own ignorance instead of acquiring another man's knowledge, simply because the speaker believes they already possess a significant amount of ignorance. It implies that the speaker values the familiarity and comfort of their own lack of knowledge over the uncertainty and potential challenges that might come with gaining someone else's knowledge. It is a humbling statement that acknowledges one's limited understanding while also highlighting a reluctance to step out of their own intellectual comfort zone.

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Ignorance & Stupidity

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