Gathering Quote by Ann Coulter
“If we had complete knowledge, you wouldn't need any intelligence gathering whatsoever. The president isn't god. We do have intelligence gathering.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion Column: 2020, The Daily Caller
Total knowledge would eliminate the need for intelligence work; power still requires information gathering.
In simple terms: Knowing everything would make spying unnecessary.
Never assume you know everything.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- national security
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits our knowledge?
- How do we balance transparency and secrecy?
Complete knowledge is unrealistic and may ignore nuance.