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Meaning
The speaker is saying that gaining more experience has made him less certain, not more. The more he observes, the more he feels unsure about what is true.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to John Lennon.
Did You Know?
John Lennon was an English musician and activist (1940–1980).
About John Lennon
English musician, songwriter and activist
John Lennon was an English musician, songwriter and activist. He became known worldwide as the founder of the Beatles, where he was a co-lead vocalist and played rhythm guitar, later also taking on lead and bass guitar, keyboards and other instruments. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney is still regarded as the most successful in history. Lennon’s public image also extended beyond music, through his activism and his role as one of the best-known figures of the Beatles era.
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