The goal of mankind is knowledge. . . . Now this knowledge is inherent in man. No knowledge comes from outside: it is all inside. What we say a man 'knows,' should, in strict psychological language, be what he 'discovers' or 'unveils'; what man 'learns' is really what he discovers by taking the cover off his own soul, which is a mine of infinite knowledge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowledge is innate within humans; learning is the process of uncovering what is already inside.
- In plain terms
- You already have all knowledge inside you; learning is just revealing it.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your inner wisdom as the source of true knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you already know deep down?
- How do you learn best?
Another view
It undervalues external information and practical skill acquisition.
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