Quotation by

John Dryden

Seek not to know what must not be reveal, for joy only flows where fate is most concealed. A busy person would find their sorrows much more if future fortunes were known before!

John Dryden

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The quotation advises against trying to learn things that are meant to stay hidden, especially about the future, because true happiness comes from uncertainty. It suggests that if someone constantly knew what was going to happen, they would worry more and experience greater sadness.

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