Quotation by

William Shakespeare

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

Knowledge

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

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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