Bricks Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
“Data!data!data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay.”
About This Quote
Source Story: The Adventure of the Speckled Band, 1892
The speaker equates data to essential raw material, implying that without it, creation (like bricks) is impossible.
In simple terms: Data is the clay for building knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Gather data before acting.
Themes
data
creation
foundation
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research
- business planning
- science experiments
Key Concepts
information theory
knowledge building
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure data reliability?
- What happens when data is missing?
A Different Perspective
Data quality can be poor or biased.
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