Puisqu'on ne peut etre universel en sachant tout ce qui se peut savoir sur tout, il faut savoir peu de tout.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Since we cannot know everything, we should know a little about many things.
- In plain terms
- Know a little of many topics.
- What can you take from it?
- Pursue broad, shallow knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is breadth more useful than depth?
- How to balance both?
Another view
Depth in a few areas can be more valuable than superficial breadth.
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