Quote by Samuel Johnson

All wonder is the effect of novelty on ignorance.

All wonder is the effect of novelty on ignorance.

Summary

This quote suggests that the feeling of wonder arises when something new or unfamiliar is encountered by someone who lacks prior knowledge or understanding of it. Wonder can be seen as a reaction to this novelty or the sense of awe brought about by encountering something unknown. It implies that the experience of wonder is closely linked to our level of knowledge or ignorance about a particular subject or situation.

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Knowledge

By Samuel Johnson

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