I like everything. You know everything? I like it. You know all books? I like them all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Expresses open-mindedness about books but implies skepticism about knowledge.
- In plain terms
- Likes everything but questions if anyone truly knows everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Enthusiasm doesn't guarantee expertise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does liking mean knowing?
- How much do we need to know?
Another view
It conflates liking something with understanding it.
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