Neither do the ignorant seek after wisdom. For herein is the evil of
ignorance, that he who is neither good nor wise is nevertheless
satisfied with himself; he has no desire for that of which he feels no
want.
-- Plato (428-348? B.C.)
ignorance, that he who is neither good nor wise is nevertheless
satisfied with himself; he has no desire for that of which he feels no
want.
-- Plato (428-348? B.C.)
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