Quote by Walter Miller

But now seeing that great knowledge, while good, had not saved the world, he turned in penance to the Lord, crying.

But now seeing that great knowledge, while good, had not sav

Summary

This quote suggests that the person initially believed that possessing great knowledge was enough to solve the world's problems. However, upon realizing that knowledge alone was ineffective in saving the world, they turn to a sense of repentance and seek solace in faith, emphasizing the limitations of intellectual understanding and the importance of a higher power in the face of adversity.

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By Walter Miller

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