Quote by Oscar Wilde

I am not young enough to know everything.

I am not young enough to know everything.

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that age brings wisdom, but doesn't grant absolute knowledge. It acknowledges the limitations of not knowing everything despite growing older. It implies that experience may teach valuable lessons, but one should remain humble and acknowledge the vastness and complexity of the world.

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By Oscar Wilde

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