Quote by Liberty Hyde Bailey

Anyone who acquires more than the usual amount of knowledge concerning a subject is bound to leave it as his contribution to the knowledge of the world.

Anyone who acquires more than the usual amount of knowledge

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone gains a significant amount of knowledge about a particular subject, it becomes their responsibility to share that knowledge with the world. It implies that acquiring knowledge comes with an inherent duty to contribute to the greater understanding and advancement of humanity's knowledge pool. In essence, this quote emphasizes the idea that knowledge should not be hoarded or kept to oneself, but rather shared and disseminated for the benefit of all.

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By Liberty Hyde Bailey

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