Quote by John Milton

Few sometimes may know, when thousands err.

Few sometimes may know, when thousands err.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is common for a small number of individuals to have knowledge or understanding while many others remain ignorant or make mistakes. It highlights the idea that true wisdom and insight are rare qualities possessed by only a few individuals, in contrast to the abundance of confusion and errors in the collective understanding of the larger population.

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By John Milton

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