All that we know is still infinitely less than all that still remains unknown.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Harvey acknowledges that current knowledge is vast but still small compared to what is unknown.
- In plain terms
- He says we know a lot, but we don't know most things.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay humble about how much you know compared to what is out there.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do we really know?
- Why does the unknown matter?
Another view
This perspective might feel overwhelming without focus on solvable problems.
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