An idea from Ecclesiastes

Chase wisdom hard enough and it will show you exactly how much is broken and how little you can fix. The more you understand, the more clearly you see what’s wrong. That’s the actual trade: more understanding, more to grieve about, every time.

From Ecclesiastes by Qoheleth

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