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Faust has certainly learned that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. He erroneously believed that the Devil would give him access to knowledge, which so far had been denied. When he made a deal with the Devil was so confident that any material satisfaction could not overcome the quest for knowledge, as evidenced by these verses: FAUST If ever you see me loll at ease, Then it’s all yours, you can have it, my life! If ever you fool me with flatteries Into feeling satisfied with myself, Or tempt me with visions of luxuries, That’s my last day on earth breathed, I’ll bet you! (439) Also, Faust realizes that he is looking for something that cannot

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