Quote by George Santayana

Knowledge is recognition of something absent; it is a salutation, not an embrace.

Knowledge is recognition of something absent; it is a saluta

Summary

This quote emphasizes that knowledge is not about possessing or owning something, but rather, it is the act of acknowledging or recognizing the absence of knowledge or understanding. It suggests that knowledge is a humbling experience that involves acknowledging our own limitations and gaps in understanding. It conveys the idea that acquiring knowledge is not about forcefully embracing it, but rather offering a respectful salute to the vastness of knowledge that lies beyond our reach.

By George Santayana

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