Quote by Allan Bloom

We are like ignorant shepherds living on a site where great civilizations once flourished. The shepherds play with the fragments that pop up to the surface, having no notion of the beautiful structures of which they were once a part.

We are like ignorant shepherds living on a site where great

Summary

This quote suggests that we, as humans, often lack awareness of the vast history and knowledge that came before us. Like ignorant shepherds, we focus on the superficial fragments of knowledge or achievements that come our way without realizing the greater context and beauty of the civilizations that preceded us. It implies that we have a limited understanding of the immense legacy upon which our lives are built and underscores the importance of seeking a deeper understanding of the world and our place in it.

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By Allan Bloom

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