Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.
Jean De La FontaineRead
Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning is valuable regardless of what ignorance may say.
This quote emphasizes the importance of education and knowledge, suggesting that while ignorance may speak freely and assert its opinions, the pursuit of learning and understanding holds intrinsic worth. It highlights the idea that acquiring knowledge is valuable, irrespective of the criticisms or dismissals from those who may not value it.
Themes
IgnoranceLearningValueEducationKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the importance of continuous education.
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