As the biggest library if it is in disorder is not as useful as a small but well-arranged one, so you may accumulate a vast amount of knowledge but it will be of far less value than a much smaller amount if you have not thought it over for yourself.
Arthur SchopenhauerAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: deutsch
- Born: February 22, 1788
- Died: September 21, 1860
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