Quote by Francis Yeats Brown

To me the charm of an encyclopedia is that it knows and I needn't.

To me the charm of an encyclopedia is that it knows and I ne

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds the appeal of an encyclopedia in its ability to possess vast knowledge so that they do not have to know everything themselves. It implies that the charm lies in having access to a comprehensive and reliable source of information and being able to rely on it whenever needed. In other words, the quote highlights the convenience and satisfaction of being able to rely on an encyclopedia to provide knowledge and facts without the need for personal expertise in every subject.

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Knowledge

By Francis Yeats Brown

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