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To: ArGee
I fear gasoline

Is gasoline knowledge? It is knowledge that teaches you to be cautious when using it.

Similarly, knowledge is very dangerous.

No, it is ignorance that is very dangerous. Suppose you were ignorant of the nature of gasoline. Which would be dangerous, to know what gasoline is, or to be ignorant of it?

Knowledge corrupts

Is this something you know?

Hank

112 posted on 09/23/2003 1:03:18 PM PDT by Hank Kerchief
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To: Hank Kerchief
Is this something you know?

Indeed. It is also true.

Knowledge corrupts. And it is to be feared because it can be very dangerous. You are correct that a lack of knowledge, even a lack of this knowledge about knowledge, is also dangerous.

Humility is the key to balancing these dangers.

Shalom.

114 posted on 09/23/2003 1:05:19 PM PDT by ArGee (Hey, how did I get in this handcart? And why is it so hot?)
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