She was one of those people who say 'I don't know anything about music really, but I know what I like.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often claim ignorance in a field while confidently asserting their personal preferences within it.
- In plain terms
- You can know what you like even if you don't know the rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal taste does not require technical expertise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does knowing the rules change what you like?
- Is preference enough to justify an opinion?
Another view
It ignores the value of learning context to deepen appreciation.
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