There is no possibility of remembering what has been found and understood, and later repeating it to oneself. It disappears as a dream disappears. Perhaps it is all nothing but a dream.

About This Quote

This quote is about how when you learn something, the knowledge is gone forever. If you try to make yourself remember it, you are not able to. It is one of the most important but often forgotten ideas in our everyday life. It's always good to keep this in mind when trying to learn or teach something.

Source: A New Model Of The Universe

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