Quote by Aleister Crowley

I was asked to memorize what I did not understand; and, my memory being so good, it refused to be insulted in that manner.

I was asked to memorize what I did not understand; and, my m

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker was asked to memorize something without truly comprehending its meaning. However, the speaker's impressive memory refused to comply with such a demeaning request. It implies that the speaker values understanding over mere memorization and finds no benefit in rememberi different things without comprehension.

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By Aleister Crowley

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