"I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom; I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients"

Gustave Courbet's quote talks to his gratitude for the wisdom of the past. He acknowledges that he was not born with this knowledge, but rather has sought it out. He expresses his fondness for olden times and his extreme desire to discover the sacred understanding of the ancients. This quote speaks with Courbet's appreciation for the wisdom of the past and his commitment to discovering it. He is not content to merely accept the knowledge of today, however rather is driven to discover the tricks of the past. This quote speaks to Courbet's enthusiasm for finding out and his commitment to discovering the knowledge of the ancients. He is not content to just accept the knowledge of today, but rather is driven to discover the tricks of the past. Courbet's quote speaks with his appreciation for the knowledge of the past and his dedication to uncovering it. He is not content to just accept the understanding of today, however rather is driven to discover the secrets of the past.