Quote by Henry David Thoreau, Excursions,

A man's ignorance sometimes is not only useful, but beautiful-while his knowledge, so called, is oftentimes worse than useless, besides being ugly.

A man's ignorance sometimes is not only useful, but beautifu

Summary

This quote suggests that ignorance can sometimes be more beneficial and visually appealing than knowledge. It implies that a man's lack of knowledge can be useful in certain situations and possesses a certain beauty. On the other hand, the quote challenges the notion that knowledge is always valuable, arguing that sometimes what is believed to be knowledge is not only useless but also unattractive. The quote highlights the potential value of ignorance and implies that knowledge can be detrimental and unappealing.

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Ignorance & Stupidity

By Henry David Thoreau, Excursions,

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