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Albert Einstein

Knowledge of what is does not open the door directly to what should be.

Knowledge

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Understanding facts and how things actually are does not automatically tell us what actions we ought to take or what is morally right. Knowing reality alone doesn’t provide guidance on making ethical decisions or setting goals.

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