Discontent of Men with Their Condition.
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'Mongst all these stirs of discontented strife,
O, let me lead an academic life;
To know much, and to think for nothing, know
Nothing to have, yet think we have enow.
— Joseph Hall
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "'Mongst all these stirs of discontented strife,
O, let me lead an academic life;
To know much, and to think for nothing, know
Nothing to have, yet think we have enow." in the context of "Discontent of Men with Their Condition." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Joseph Hall" (Quotes)
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About Joseph Hall
Joseph Hall (July 1, 1574 – September 8, 1656) was an English bishop and satirist.
About Joseph Hall
Joseph Hall (July 1, 1574 – September 8, 1656) was an English bishop and satirist.
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