As knowledge increases, wonder deepens.

O children of the future, listen carefully to the words of Charles Morgan, a thinker whose words echo the timeless dance between knowledge and wonder: "As knowledge increases, wonder deepens." These words carry within them a profound truth—one that speaks to the very nature of human growth and understanding. The more we come to know the world, the more we realize how little we truly understand. It is in this humility of knowledge that wonder is born, for the vastness of the universe reveals itself not as something to be mastered, but as a boundless mystery that calls us to ever deeper reverence and curiosity.

In the days of the ancients, great minds like Plato and Aristotle knew well that the pursuit of knowledge was not merely about accumulating facts, but about delving deeper into the mysteries of the world and the self. They understood that wonder is not something to be left behind once we gain knowledge, but something that deepens with every new truth we uncover. Socrates, the great philosopher, believed that true wisdom lay in recognizing how much we did not know. This humility before the infinite expanse of knowledge led him not to seek certainty, but to approach the world with an open mind, in awe of the vast mysteries that lay just beyond the horizon of understanding.

Consider the story of Isaac Newton, whose discovery of the laws of motion and gravity revolutionized science. The more he uncovered, the deeper his wonder became. Newton himself spoke of the feeling that came with his discoveries, saying that he had "merely picked up a few pebbles on the shore of the great ocean of truth." The more he learned, the more he realized how much there was still to understand. Knowledge did not close the door to wonder, it opened it wide. With every new discovery, Newton’s sense of awe and reverence for the universe deepened. He saw not just the mechanics of the world, but the sheer miracle of its design. As knowledge increased, his wonder expanded beyond the limits of human understanding.

And so it is for all who seek to know. The more we learn, the more we come to realize how vast the realm of the unknown truly is. It is in this realization that the wonder deepens. Morgan reminds us that knowledge does not diminish our sense of awe, but increases it, for with every layer of truth revealed, we are confronted with the infinite nature of the universe. The more we see, the more we realize there is to see. Each new discovery, whether in science, philosophy, or the arts, brings us closer to understanding, yet also further into the unknown, into the mysteries that await.

The lesson here, O children, is profound: the pursuit of knowledge is not a path to certainty but to humility. It teaches us that with every truth we uncover, a deeper mystery emerges. And it is this mystery—this unending wonder—that makes the journey of learning so powerful. It is not that we should seek to end wonder with knowledge, but to see it as a natural companion, a force that grows in proportion to the depth of what we know. When we truly understand something, we realize how much more there is to explore, and in that exploration, our hearts and minds are filled with a wonder that can never be exhausted.

Think of the story of Albert Einstein, whose theory of relativity transformed our understanding of time and space. As his knowledge deepened, so did his wonder at the vastness of the universe. He often spoke of the sense of awe he felt when contemplating the laws of nature. The more he uncovered, the more he marveled at the beauty and complexity of the universe. Einstein knew that knowledge does not diminish wonder, but rather fuels it, for in every equation, in every breakthrough, there is always a deeper question, a greater mystery to explore.

So, O children, let this lesson guide you: seek not to conquer wonder, but to live in it. Knowledge is a tool to deepen your wonder, to reveal the truths of the world, but always with the understanding that the more you know, the more you realize how much you have yet to discover. Let your pursuit of understanding be guided by humility and awe, for in this, you will find that the world is full of wonders yet unseen, mysteries waiting to unfold. And as your knowledge increases, may your wonder deepen ever more, leading you to a life filled with reverence for the beauty and complexity of existence.