'I don't know what that is.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lastman simply says he does not know what something is.
- In plain terms
- He admits ignorance about a topic.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledging lack of knowledge is honest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it useful to admit you don't know?
- How can you fill the knowledge gap?
Another view
No context is provided to assess relevance.
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