"However, I must not indulge in homespun wisdom here before so distinguished an assembly, especially as I am to be followed by a representative of science"
- Knut Hamsun
About this Quote
In this quote, the speaker is acknowledging the value and intelligence of the audience they are attending to. They acknowledge that they are not on the very same level as the distinguished assembly and therefore need to avoid sharing their own personal, simple wisdom. The speaker likewise discusses that they will be followed by somebody who represents science, implying that their own thoughts and concepts might not hold as much weight or reliability in contrast. This quote highlights the speaker's humility and respect for the audience, along with the recognition of the value and authority of clinical knowledge.
This quote is written / told by Knut Hamsun between August 4, 1859 and February 19, 1952. He was a famous Author from Norway.
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