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A one malobrojne, sto su nesto i saznali, al' nisu znali…

“A one malobrojne, sto su nesto i saznali, al' nisu znali vesto da skrivaju saznanja ta, no su ih, srca nabujala sva, prostome puku obznanjivali, - njih su, otkad za svet se zna, razapinjali i spaljivali.” quote by Goethe Wolfgang
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““A one malobrojne, sto su nesto i saznali, al' nisu znali vesto da skrivaju saznanja ta, no su ih, srca nabujala sva, prostome puku obznanjivali, - njih su, otkad za svet se zna, razapinjali i spaljivali.””

Goethe Wolfgang

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Critiques those who acquire knowledge but conceal it, yet spread misinformation to the masses, ultimately leading to societal harm.

In simple terms: Knowledge hoarding fuels deception.

Key Takeaway

Transparency is essential for an informed public.

Themes

knowledge deception responsibility societal harm information ethics

Mood

cautionary critical

Type

philosophical warning

When to use this quote

  • media reporting
  • academic publishing
  • political rhetoric

Key Concepts

information control public ignorance

Practical Applications

  • policy drafting for open data
  • education reform

Questions to Reflect On

  • What incentives cause people to hide knowledge?
  • How does misinformation propagate in societies?
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