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“All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.” quote by Juvenal
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“All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.”

Juvenal

About This Quote

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

People desire knowledge but are unwilling to endure the effort and cost required to obtain it.

In simple terms: Knowledge costs effort; many avoid it.

Key Takeaway

Invest effort to gain true understanding.

Themes

knowledge effort value learning

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • career development
  • self‑study
  • research projects

Key Concepts

philosophy economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What price are you willing to pay for deeper insight?
  • How does effort shape the value you assign to knowledge?
A Different Perspective

May ignore that some knowledge is freely accessible.

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