Quote by Wislawa Szymborska

Any knowledge that doesn't lead to new questions quickly dies out: it fails to maintain the temperature required for sustaining life.

Any knowledge that doesn't lead to new questions quickly die

Summary

This quote implies that knowledge should always be accompanied by curiosity and the desire to learn more. If knowledge does not stimulate new questions or inquiries, it becomes stagnant and eventually loses its practicality and relevance. The metaphor of temperature required for sustaining life suggests that questioning and seeking further understanding nourishes and sustains the vitality of knowledge, while a lack of curiosity leads to its demise. Emphasizing the importance of inquiry and continuous learning, the quote encourages intellectual growth and the pursuit of new discoveries.

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Knowledge

By Wislawa Szymborska

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