Quote by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

We do not need to be shoemakers to know if our shoes fit, and just as little have we any need to be professionals to acquire knowledge of matters of universal interest.

We do not need to be shoemakers to know if our shoes fit, an

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that one does not need to have expertise or professional knowledge in a specific field to have a basic understanding or knowledge of universal matters. Similar to how one knows if their shoes fit without being a shoemaker, individuals can gain knowledge about topics that interest them without being professionals in that particular field. It emphasizes that curiosity and an open mind are enough to acquire knowledge in areas of broader importance and relevance to everyone.

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By Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

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