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William Shakespeare

Ignorance is the curse of God knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.

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Not understanding or lacking knowledge is seen as a negative condition imposed by a higher power. In contrast, gaining knowledge is what enables us to rise above our limitations and reach a better, more enlightened state.

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