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I sometimes think if we knew all, we should be more glad…

“I sometimes think if we knew all, we should be more glad to get away.” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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““I sometimes think if we knew all, we should be more glad to get away.””

Robert Louis Stevenson

About This Quote

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

If we possessed complete knowledge, we might find more joy in escaping rather than confronting reality.

In simple terms: All knowledge may increase desire to escape.

Key Takeaway

Balance curiosity with appreciation of life.

Themes

knowledge escape contentment

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reading groups
  • philosophical discussions
  • mindfulness practice
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existentialism human desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you do with total knowledge?
  • How does knowledge affect happiness?
A Different Perspective

Escapism can hinder personal growth.

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