Quote by Oscar Wilde

You know more than you think you know, just as you know less than you want to know.

You know more than you think you know, just as you know less

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals possess knowledge beyond what they often realize. It implies that people have the potential to understand more about the world and themselves than they give themselves credit for. However, it also acknowledges that there is an inherent desire to know and learn more, implying that there are limits to our knowledge and understanding that we cannot fully satisfy.

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Knowledge Humility Wishes

By Oscar Wilde

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