--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And this is the sense of the word…" description: "\"“And this is the sense of the word \"grammar\" which our inaccurate student detests, and this is the sense of the word which every sensible tutor will ma..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d9/anonymous-1_knowledge_and-this-is-the-sense-of-the-word-gramma_2784046.jpg" --- # And this is the sense of the word "grammar" which our… ![“And this is the sense of the word "grammar" which our inaccurate student detests, and this is the sense of the word which every sensible tutor will maintain. His maxim is "a little, but well"; that is, really know what you say you know: know what you know and what you do not know; get one thing…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d9/anonymous-1_knowledge_and-this-is-the-sense-of-the-word-gramma_2784046.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d9/anonymous-1_knowledge_and-this-is-the-sense-of-the-word-gramma_2784046.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d9/anonymous-1_knowledge_and-this-is-the-sense-of-the-word-gramma_2784046.jpg) > ““And this is the sense of the word "grammar" which our inaccurate student detests, and this is the sense of the word which every sensible tutor will maintain. His maxim is "a little, but well"; that is, really know what you say you know: know what you know and what you do not know; get one thing well before you go on to a second; try to ascertain what your words mean; when you read a sentence, picture it before your mind as a whole, take in the truth or information contained in it, express it in your own words, and, if it be important, commit it to the faithful memory. Again, compare one idea with another; adjust truths and facts; form them into one whole, or notice the obstacles which occur in doing so. This is the way to make progress; this is the way to arrive at results; not to swallow knowledge, but (according to the figure sometimes used) to masticate and digest it.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Effective learning requires mastering fundamentals before advancing, understanding meaning, and integrating knowledge into a coherent whole rather than merely accumulating facts. **In simple terms:** Learn basics well, then build deeper understanding. Key Takeaway Master core concepts before moving on. Themes education learning critical thinking Mood reflective inquisitive Type instructional philosophical When to use this quote - studying - teaching - skill acquisition - curriculum design Key Concepts foundational mastery knowledge integration metacognition Questions to Reflect On - What core skill do you need to solidify first? - How can you test your understanding before progressing? 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