Sum-totally, we find that the physical constituent of wealth-energy-cannot decrease and that the metaphysical constituent-know-how-can only increase. This is to say that everytime we use our wealth it increases.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physical wealth is constant but knowledge increases when used, making wealth grow through usage.
- In plain terms
- Using knowledge increases total wealth.
- What can you take from it?
- Share knowledge to increase wealth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does sharing knowledge deplete it?
- What kind of wealth grows when used?
Another view
Physical resources can actually deplete through overuse.
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