The more you know, the less you need.

Yvon Chouinard
The more you know, the less you need.
The more you know, the less you need.
The more you know, the less you need.
The more you know, the less you need.
About This Quote

The more you know, the less you need. This quote is a way of saying that as you gain more knowledge and experience, you don’t need as much of other things to feel good. Instead of being afraid to know more about something, this quote suggests that having a basic understanding of a subject can be enough to make you happy.

Source: Let My People Go Surfing: The Education Of A Reluctant Businessman

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