Quote by Robert Benchley

I have tried to know absolutely nothing about a great many things, and I have succeeded fairly well.

I have tried to know absolutely nothing about a great many t

Summary

This quote humorously reflects the speaker's deliberate ignorance in various subjects. Rather than striving for knowledge and expertise, they proudly claim to have intentionally avoided learning about many topics. The quote implies a sense of satisfaction or accomplishment in their decision to remain uninformed, suggesting that being well-versed in certain areas isn't always necessary or appealing to everyone.

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