We have always tried to be guided by the basic idea that, in the discovery of knowledge, there is great entertainment - as, conversely, in all good entertainment there is always some grain of wisdom, humanity, or enlightenment to be gained.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowledge and entertainment are intertwined; learning can be fun, and good fun often contains wisdom.
- In plain terms
- Learning and entertainment go hand in hand.
- What can you take from it?
- Blend education and fun in your content.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your work useful and fun?
- Where is the wisdom in your fun?
Another view
Trying to be both educational and entertaining can dilute the message of either.
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