In olden days people were worse than us but knew much more than us.

Vladimir Odoyevsky
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In olden days people were worse than us but knew much more than us. This quote is a reminder to us that the past was a time when people did not have the knowledge we have today. They did not have technology and they did not have access to information. They were not able to travel to the moon, plant crops in other countries, or even survive in the cold.

But they worked hard and had an open mind when it came to new ideas. They were willing to accept new ideas without question or hesitation.

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