Knowledge Quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin
““Oh, to the deuce with knowledge. Your much-heralded knowledge is but a form of cowardice. It is a fact! Yes, you want to encircle the infinite with a wall, and you fear to cast a glance behind the wall.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "We", 1921
Knowledge can become a cowardly shield, limiting imagination; fearing the unknown traps us behind walls of certainty.
In simple terms: Knowledge may limit imagination.
Key Takeaway
Challenge assumptions and explore beyond certainty.
Themes
knowledge
fear
imagination
Mood
thoughtful
provocative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal growth
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
creative freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- What walls have you built?
- How can you confront the unknown?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on known facts can stifle innovation.
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