Quote by Blaise Pascal

Since we cannot know all there is to be known about anything, we ought to know a little about everything.

Since we cannot know all there is to be known about anything

Summary

This quote suggests that it is important to have a general understanding of a wide range of topics, rather than specializing in one particular area. The reason being that we can never acquire all knowledge about a subject, thus it is beneficial to have at least some knowledge about various subjects. Emphasizing the value of being well-rounded, this quote encourages curiosity and a broadening of knowledge in order to have a versatile and informed perspective on the world.

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