Quote by John Templeton

Three of my children are medical doctors, they know at least a hundred times as much about your body as my grandfather knew, but they don't know much more about soul than he did.

Three of my children are medical doctors, they know at least

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between medical knowledge about the physical body and understanding of the human soul. Despite advances in medical science, the quote suggests that the knowledge passed down through generations doesn't necessarily equate to a greater understanding of the intangible aspects of human existence. It implies that spiritual and emotional understanding, comparable to what someone's grandfather possessed, cannot be gained from medical education alone and requires a different type of exploration and learning.

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By John Templeton

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