Quote by Mark Twain

His ignorance covers the world like a blanket, and there's scarcely a hole in it anywhere

His ignorance covers the world like a blanket, and there's s

Summary

This quote suggests that the person described has a vast extent of ignorance that encompasses everything, symbolized by a blanket. There is no escape from this ignorance as it permeates every aspect of their understanding. The phrase "scarcely a hole in it anywhere" implies that there are hardly any gaps or areas where knowledge or awareness might exist. Thus, the quote highlights the pervasive nature of this individual's lack of understanding, emphasizing the complete coverage and absence of insight in their worldview.

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By Mark Twain

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