Quote by Joseph Wood Krutch

What a man knows is everywhere at war with what he wants.

What a man knows is everywhere at war with what he wants.

Summary

This quote suggests that there is often a conflict between a person's knowledge and their desires. It implies that individuals are constantly in a state of inner turmoil, being torn between their intellectual understanding of a situation and their emotional or personal wants. This conflict can create tension and make it difficult for a person to make decisions or find contentment, as their knowledge and desires may be opposing forces that constantly clash. Ultimately, it highlights the complexity of human nature and the constant struggle between what we know and what we desire.

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By Joseph Wood Krutch

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