“What is gained through ignorance is bound to be lost through ignorance.”
Siddharth Katragadda (1972) Indian writer
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Dark Rooms (2002)
“Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.”
Antiope, Frag. 204
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Abjure the Why and seek the How: the God and gods enthroned on high,
Are silent all, are silent still; nor hear thy voice, nor deign reply.
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