Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Knowledge shrinks as wisdom grows.

Knowledge shrinks as wisdom grows.

Summary

This quote suggests that as one's wisdom or understanding of life and the world deepens, they become aware of the vastness of knowledge that exists. It implies that individuals with wisdom understand that there is always more to learn and therefore feel that their own knowledge is limited or shrinking in comparison. It implies that the more wisdom one gains, the more humble they become about their own knowledge and the more they appreciate the vastness and complexity of the world and its knowledge.

By Alfred North Whitehead

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