Quote by Alchemist

A man who knows what other men know,know nothing for they all know the same

A man who knows what other men know,know nothing for they al

Summary

This quote suggests that an individual who possesses the same knowledge as everyone else is actually ignorant, as they have not expanded their understanding beyond the common pool of knowledge. Essentially, it implies that true wisdom comes from seeking knowledge beyond the collective understanding, and not settling for the same limited information that others possess.

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