If two lives join, there is oft a scar. They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far.
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Ignorance is not innocence but sin.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ignorance leads to wrongdoing, as it demonstrates a lack of awareness and responsibility.
This quote by Robert Browning suggests that being ignorant is not a passive state of innocence; rather, it implies a moral failing. It emphasizes the importance of knowledge and awareness in ethical behavior, arguing that failing to seek understanding can result in harm and wrongdoing, labeling ignorance itself as a form of sin.
Themes
IgnoranceKnowledgeResponsibilitySinAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of education, this quote can highlight the consequences of ignorance.
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