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“To know is always better, no matter what the answer might be.”

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Source Book: World War Z, Chapter 12, Max Brooks, 2006

Knowing is always preferable, regardless of the answer’s nature.

In simple terms: Knowledge is always better.

Key Takeaway

Seek answers despite uncertainty.

Themes

knowledge curiosity truth

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

research
decision making
education
philosophy

Key Concepts

epistemology critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

When is ignorance preferable?
How to handle uncomfortable truths?

A Different Perspective

Knowledge can be unsettling.

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