And all will be happy, all the millions of creatures…
““And all will be happy, all the millions of creatures except the hundred thousand who rule over them. For only we, we who guard the mystery, shall be unhappy. There will be thousands of millions of happy babes, and a hundred thousand sufferers who have taken upon themselves the curse of the knowledge of good and evil.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Only those who protect deep mysteries bear sorrow, while the masses live in blissful ignorance.
In simple terms: Guardians of truth suffer; others stay happy.
Key Takeaway
Accept that knowledge can bring burden.
Themes
knowledge
responsibility
human nature
suffering
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- philosophical
- leadership
- spiritual guidance
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
existentialism
morality
burden of awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think ignorance is bliss?
- How does responsibility affect happiness?
A Different Perspective
The curse of insight may isolate the wise.