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Ignorance never settles a question.
Ignorance never settles a question.
I would prefer as friend a good man ignorant than one more clever who is evil too.
I would prefer as friend a good man ignorant than one more clever who is evil too.
There is only one evil: ignorance.
There is only one evil: ignorance.
Ignorant people see life as either existence or non-existence, but wise men see it beyond both existence and non-existence to read more
Ignorant people see life as either existence or non-existence, but wise men see it beyond both existence and non-existence to something that transcends them both; this is an observation of the Middle Way.
Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star
Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star
Naivete in grownups is often charming; but when coupled with vanity it is indistinguishable from stupidity.
Naivete in grownups is often charming; but when coupled with vanity it is indistinguishable from stupidity.
Who ne'er knew salt, or heard the billows roar.
Who ne'er knew salt, or heard the billows roar.
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument is an exchange of ignorance
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument is an exchange of ignorance
The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm read more
The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding.