Quote by Freda Adler

The passionate controversies of one era are viewed as sterile preoccupations by another, for knowledge alters what we seek as well as what we find.

The passionate controversies of one era are viewed as steril

Summary

This quote suggests that the intense debates and conflicts that captivate people in a particular time period may seem irrelevant and unproductive in the future. As knowledge expands and evolves, our interests and pursuits change accordingly. The quote emphasizes the dynamic nature of knowledge, implying that what we consider important and valuable is influenced by the ever-changing pool of information available to us. Thus, the passions and controversies of one era become insignificant as our understanding transforms and new discoveries are made.

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Knowledge

By Freda Adler

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