Leonardo Da VinciThe acquisition of knowledge is always of use to the intellect, because it may thus drive out useless things and retain the good. For nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first known.
About This Quote
Renowned philosopher Descartes said that knowledge is the key to happiness. He also stated that even if we knew everything, life would still be enjoyable, as long as we had a desire to live. This quote can apply to all aspects of our lives. We wouldn’t be able to enjoy the simple things in life without having a desire to live. We also wouldn’t be able to find out anything about the world around us unless we first learned about it.
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