Inspirational Quote by C. S. Lewis
“Only the skilled can judge the skillfulness, but that is not the same as judging the value of the result.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, 1942
Skill assessment differs from evaluating the value of outcomes; expertise doesn’t guarantee worth.
In simple terms: Skill and value are separate judgments.
Key Takeaway
Separate skill from result quality.
Themes
art
evaluation
subjectivity
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- performance reviews
- art criticism
- product testing
Key Concepts
expertise
value judgment
bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess value beyond skill?
- When does expertise mislead?
A Different Perspective
Skill may be biased by personal taste, obscuring true value.
