Quote by Mario Vargas Llosa

But what do I have? The things I'm told and the things I tell, that's all. And as far as I know, that never yet made anyone fly.

But what do I have? The things I'm told and the things I tel

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This quote highlights the limitations of knowledge and communication. The speaker expresses the understanding that mere information, both received and shared, is not sufficient to achieve great feats or accomplish extraordinary things. It emphasizes the belief that knowledge alone does not provide the ability to transcend boundaries or defy odds. Instead, it suggests that taking action and pushing beyond the confines of conventional wisdom are necessary to achieve remarkable accomplishments.

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