Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Men say they know many things;But lo! they have taken wings, The arts and sciences,And a thousand appliances;The wind that blowsIs all that any body knows

Men say they know many things;But lo! they have taken wings,

Summary

This quote highlights the limitations of human knowledge and how often we overestimate our understanding of the world. Despite our advancements in arts, sciences, and technology, our knowledge is ultimately limited to the basic workings of nature. We may claim expertise in many fields, but ultimately, the fundamental forces of nature, like the wind, remain mysterious and beyond our complete comprehension. It serves as a reminder of the vastness of the unknown and humbles our perception of our own intelligence.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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