I have therefore found it necessary to deny knowledge in order to make room for faith.
Ich musste das Wissen aufheben, um zum Glauben Platz zu bekommen." - Meaning and context.">
Preface to 2nd edition, B xxx

I have therefore found it necessary to deny knowledge in order to make room for faith.
Ich musste das Wissen aufheben, um zum Glauben Platz zu bekommen.

— Immanuel Kant

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Ich musste das Wissen aufheben, um zum Glauben Platz zu bekommen." in the context of "Preface to 2nd edition, B xxx" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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Immanuel Kant

About Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant (22 April 1724 – 12 February 1804), born Emanuel Kant, was a German philosopher.