Quote from Lawrence Sterne
Dublin Core
Title
Quote from Lawrence Sterne
Subject
Knowledge and Desire
Description
This quote shows the correlation between the acquisition of goods and knowledge. Sterne concludes that the satisfaction of new acquisition fuels the desire for more.
Creator
Lawrence Sterne
Date
1713-1768
Contributor
Daniel Johnson
Relation
A Sentimental Journey
Format
Quote
Language
English
Type
Text
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Text
"The desire of knowledge, like the thirst of riches, increases ever with the acquisition of it."
Original Format
Quote
Citation
Lawrence Sterne, “Quote from Lawrence Sterne,” Enlightenmens, accessed March 21, 2023, http://enlightenmens.lmc.gatech.edu/items/show/833.