Quote by Johann von Goethe

I've studied now Philosophy and Jurisprudence, Medicine -- and even, alas! Theology -- from end to end with labor keen; and here, poor fool with all my lore I stand, no wiser than before.

I've studied now Philosophy and Jurisprudence, Medicine -- a

Summary

This quote, attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, expresses the speaker's frustration and disillusionment after extensively studying various disciplines, including philosophy, jurisprudence, medicine, and theology. Despite their diligent efforts, they admit that they remain just as ignorant as they were before. The quote highlights the limitations of knowledge and embodies the idea that the pursuit of learning can sometimes reveal the vastness of what remains unknown, leading to a sense of intellectual humility.

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By Johann von Goethe

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