"for in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow"

[quote from solomon;ecclesiastes ch1, vs. 18 NKJB]

Yeah, well Solomon didn't really know what he was talking about.
Now, as for monty pythons, the dinosaur scetch they had a theory that some are very small at one end then get very big in the middle going down to very small at the other end!

thanks for the update

The more you know the less you know.

[quote from me; too much internet ch0, vs 0]

And the more you see the more you wish you could unsee..lol..my eyes !my eyes !are burning. .lol

I think a little education is a dangerous thing!

Sometimes I just wish people would gain the knowledge of how to wear a shirt.

I might agree with that ...
but I am forgetful ... so that makes me grateful

Without wisdom you can not use knowledge

I believe that is the opposite of the phrase ignorance is grief

the less one is exposed to , and the less one knows about anything, the less they have to work with,, either to be concerned or excited by

so yes, I would agree, the more ones eyes are open, the more sorrow and grief they are subject to,,,,HOWEVER, I believe we can balance the wisdom we have and CHOOSE to be sorrowful or to be purposeful,,,,,which can alleviate sorrow and grief

he was a helper to the oppressed. He was always cheerful. He solves all problems. he give light to those who sank in darkness. He warned those who exceed the limits. she loved without see the difference. he was friendly and used as role models. he was gentle and smiling. He gave hope to the lonely soul. he can know for those who do not know. he created life to create a paradise. he is like an angel of light. he was hidden in the human heart.

Soemtimes ignorance is bliss
When you know about something you have to deal with it

I love pessimism. The darker the better. It doesn't help me get very far with the ladies though.

Intelligence and knowledge coupled with wisdom can be effectively used to live life with less sorrow by making proper choices and limiting undue emotional reflex.

Knowledge can be destructive, not all the things we learn through our experiences or education are helpful but that is why we are given the gift of wisdom to know what is right or wrong, to make good decisions and judgements. Wisdom involves your mind and heart to seek the truth and help you balance or weigh the things you learn before making any actions. We are all humans, we have feelings ....sorrow and grief are part of our life not brought by knowledge or wisdom, but these two when correctly or positively exercised could bring balance to your life and help you manage how to face what life brings you may it be sadness or happiness.

Ignorance is bliss ..is the old adage and in a lot of ways this is right. I suppose it would depend on exactly what knowledge was obtained before one could determine what was gained ..whether it be sorrow or happiness..of course it could always come down to perception and how one views the knowledge that was gained..

I am not myself religious. However, I have studied Wisdom, as a form of communication, and as a concept, and as a tool.

This particular quote, especially taken outside of a religious context, might be a good, albeit sneaky test for whether or not the reader is interested in finding wisdom or not.

On a very surface level, it reads as though it is warning people not to go for wisdom (or even knowledge) because they will get increased sorrow and grief as they become more wise.

But that's not what I see in it, as I look more carefully. The sub-phrase "with much wisdom" in particular, can be seen to mean something other than just "if ya get too smart."

In a more gentle reading, it can mean something closer to "with SOME kinds of wisdom." Thereby, the quotation is a cautioning about the true COST of attaining wisdom: that it isn't as many hope, an endeavor which rewards all who memorize phrases, with a source of sunshine and roses, and self-adoration. Instead, it is a complex journey, which requires those to take it, to do so seriously and responsibly. And I can personally testify to the fact that that is entirely true.