Creation Quote by Anonymous
““The first men to be created and formed were called the Sorcerer of Fatal Laughter, the Sorcerer of Night, Unkempt, and the Black Sorcerer … They were endowed with intelligence, they succeeded in knowing all that there is in the world. When they looked, instantly they saw all that is around them, and they contemplated in turn the arc of heaven and the round face of the earth … [Then the Creator said]: 'They know all … what shall we do with them now? Let their sight reach only to that which is near; let them see only a little of the face of the earth!… Are they not by nature simple creatures of our making? Must they also be gods?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sorcerers of Laughter, 2020
Creators were given overwhelming knowledge, then limited to see only the nearby, highlighting the danger of unchecked power.
In simple terms: Too much knowledge can be dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Balance knowledge with humility.
Themes
knowledge
power
humility
control
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership
- technology development
Key Concepts
epistemology
ethical limits
Questions to Reflect On
- Should we limit knowledge for safety?
- What are the costs of restriction?
A Different Perspective
Limiting perception may stifle innovation.
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