JeanJacques RousseauWe seek knowledge only because we desire enjoyment, and it is impossible to conceive why a person who has neither desires nor fears would take the trouble to reason.
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The desire to know is driven by the desire for enjoyment. Although we may not admit it, we all crave knowledge for its own sake. We seek out the unknown because we want to be surprised and enjoy the sense of discovery. We seek knowledge because we want to be amused, amazed, or humbled.
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