Quote by Albert Schweitzer

As we acquire more knowledge, things do not become more comprehensible, but more mysterious.

As we acquire more knowledge, things do not become more comp

Summary

The quote suggests that as we continue to gain knowledge, our understanding of things does not necessarily become clearer and easier to comprehend. Instead, it implies that the acquisition of knowledge brings forth new complexities and deeper layers of mystery. It underscores the idea that the more we learn, the more we discover there is still a great deal that is unknown, mysterious, and beyond our understanding.

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By Albert Schweitzer

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