Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

Just as the largest library, badly arranged, is not so useful as a very moderate one that is well arranged, so the greatest amount of knowledge, if not elaborated by our own thoughts, is worth much less than a far smaller volume that has been abundantly and repeatedly thought over.

Just as the largest library, badly arranged, is not so usefu

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of the quality and organization of knowledge over its sheer quantity. It suggests that a meticulously arranged and well-curated collection of information, no matter how small, can be more useful than a large, disorganized library. Similarly, it argues that personal insight and reflection are essential in extracting value from knowledge. Merely accumulating vast amounts of information without critically engaging with it and evaluating its significance leads to a diminished understanding compared to a smaller body of knowledge that has been thoroughly pondered upon.

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