Christine De PizanI do not consider my deeds or my knowledge to be a great thing. The only fact is – and I can say this honestly – that I love learning and a solitary life.
About This Quote
This quote, by the ancient poet Horace, was written in the year 65 BC. It is a beautiful reflection on love of learning and the pride one takes in it. The joy of learning is not just knowing something, but understanding it and how it is related to everything else.
Source: The Selected Writings
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