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A great many things which in times of lesser knowledge we imagined to be superstitious or useless, prove today on examin
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"A great many things which in times of lesser knowledge we imagined to be superstitious or useless, prove today on examination to have been of immense value to mankind"

- Lafcadio Hearn

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This quote by Lafcadio Hearn speaks to the idea that understanding is power. In the past, many things were thought to be superstitious or ineffective, however with the improvement of knowledge, we have actually come to realize that these things have enormous worth. This quote is a tip that we ought to never ever underestimate the power of understanding and that we ought to constantly make every effort to learn more. It likewise functions as a caution that we ought to not be too quick to evaluate something as superstitious or ineffective, as it might end up being of excellent value. This quote encourages us to be unbiased and to never ever stop learning, as understanding can result in terrific discoveries.

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Japan Flag This quote is written / told by Lafcadio Hearn between June 27, 1850 and September 26, 1904. He/she was a famous Author from Japan. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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