Quote by Elbert Hubbard

One who limits himself to his chosen mode of ignorance.

One who limits himself to his chosen mode of ignorance.

Summary

This quote suggests that a person who restricts themselves to a certain level of ignorance is willingly choosing to remain unaware or uninformed. By sticking to their comfort zone and refusing to explore new ideas or perspectives, they are essentially placing a barrier on their own intellectual growth. It implies that true understanding and wisdom can only be obtained by stepping outside of one's self-imposed limitations and embracing knowledge beyond what one is already familiar with.

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By Elbert Hubbard

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