'En ole saanut mitaan papereita. Minulla on kaksi korvaa, ja olen kuullut kaikenlaista.' ('I haven't got any papers. I have two ears, and I've heard many things.')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I have no documents, but I have two ears and have heard many things.
- In plain terms
- I lack paperwork but have gathered information by listening.
- What can you take from it?
- Listening can compensate for missing formal evidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How to you verify what you hear?
- When is listening enough evidence?
Another view
Oral information may be unreliable without verification.
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