Before I studied the Earth's satellite images, I wondered if there could be a hidden island filled with pirates and dinosaurs.
Before I studied biology and psychology, I believed my dog had human thoughts and emotions.
Before I studied logic and philosophy, I believed in all manner of religious and supernatural phenomena.
Before I studied human interaction, I believed in fairytale romances.
The list goes on.
It just makes me wonder about everything I've learned, all the knowledge I've sought. I was happier and hopeful when my world was filled with mystery and magic. All I've gotten for my trouble is a bit of smugness and a hollow sense of being right.
My question to you (at least those of you who drive yourselves toward knowledge) is this: Is it better to live as an awestruck fool, or as someone wise and disenchanted?
2006-12-15 11:22:27 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Nope, I am to smart now.
2006-12-15 11:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The true wise man never looses his ability to be amazed, I don't think that you have to sacrifice amazement and wonder for knowledge and being informed.
Miracles do happen, there are still unexplained things out there and as long as those things are still there I will never let the knowledge I sought become an obstacle for me feeling like a kid from time to time.
2006-12-15 11:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by White 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would rather live an awestruck fool and have my dreams again, instead of what I know now and not be very happy about it. Reality bites. :)
2006-12-15 11:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by spiritcavegrl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'll keep my smarts, thank you!
2006-12-15 11:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-12-15 11:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by Boop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋