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We live on an island surrounded by a sea of ignorance. As our island of knowledge grows, so does the shore of our ignora
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"We live on an island surrounded by a sea of ignorance. As our island of knowledge grows, so does the shore of our ignorance"

- John Archibald Wheeler

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Archibald Wheeler between July 9, 1911 and April 13, 2008. He/she was a famous Physicist from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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