Quote by Tom Hopkins

An expert is someone who knows a lot about the past.

An expert is someone who knows a lot about the past.

Summary

This quote suggests that an expert is someone who is knowledgeable about past events, experiences, or information. It implies that expertise is based on understanding and interpreting historical knowledge rather than having current or future-oriented knowledge. In other words, an expert is someone who has extensively studied and acquired deep knowledge about a specific subject by examining its historical development. This quote highlights the importance of historical knowledge as a foundation for expertise in various fields.

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Professionalism

By Tom Hopkins

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