“He who is certain he knows the ending of things when he is only beginning them is either extremely wise or extremely foolish; no matter which is true, he is certainly an unhappy man, for he has put a knife in the heart of wonder.”
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Williams, T. (n.d.). He who is certain he knows the ending of things when he is only beginning them is either extremely wise or extremely foolish; no matter which is true, he is certainly an unhappy man, for he has put a knife in the heart of wonder. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3945-he-who-is-certain-he-knows-the-ending/
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Williams, Tad. “He who is certain he knows the ending of things when he is only beginning them is either extremely wise or extremely foolish; no matter which is true, he is certainly an unhappy man, for he has put a knife in the heart of wonder.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3945-he-who-is-certain-he-knows-the-ending/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Williams, Tad. “He who is certain he knows the ending of things when he is only beginning them is either extremely wise or extremely foolish; no matter which is true, he is certainly an unhappy man, for he has put a knife in the heart of wonder.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3945-he-who-is-certain-he-knows-the-ending/.