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Peril of Knowledge
by Alexander Goldstein → (All Poetry by Alexander Goldstein)
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Rated "G" by the Author.

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There is a limit to our life, But to knowledge there is no limit. With what is limited To pursue after what is unlimited Is a dangerous thing; And when, knowing this, we still Seek the increase of our knowledge, The peril cannot be averted.

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Reviews of "Peril of Knowledge"

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on November 10, 2015

Knowledge is a all-consuming thing. We can't get enough of it in one lifetime, or many lifetimes, for that matter.

Ron

Reviewed by pat medlin

Reviewed on November 10, 2015

wise and thought provoking words used in a most interesting way...was a 3 read enjoyable piece

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