"Much learning shows how little mortals know; much wealth, how little wordings enjoy"
- Edward Young
About this Quote
This quote by Edward Young talks to the idea that knowledge and wealth are not always the like real understanding and delight. It suggests that even with a good deal of knowing, human beings still have a restricted understanding of the world around them. Similarly, even with a good deal of wealth, humans may not have the ability to genuinely enjoy it. This quote suggests that real understanding and happiness come from something beyond knowledge and wealth. It suggests that real understanding and pleasure originate from within, which they are not necessarily dependent on external factors. This quote encourages us to look beyond the material world and to focus on our inner selves in order to find real understanding and joy.
This quote is written / told by Edward Young between June 1, 1681 and April 5, 1765. He was a famous Poet from England.
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