Quote by Will Durant

Our knowledge is a receding mirage in an expanding desert of ignorance.

Our knowledge is a receding mirage in an expanding desert of

Summary

This quote suggests that as humans acquire more knowledge and understanding about the world, they also become more aware of the vast amount of things that they do not know. It likens knowledge to a mirage - something that seems tangible and within reach but constantly retreats as one tries to grasp it. The expanding desert of ignorance signifies the limitless extent of what remains unknown. In essence, the quote conveys the idea that the more we learn, the more we realize how much more there is to discover and understand, emphasizing the ever-present gap between knowledge and ignorance.

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By Will Durant

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