Chess Quote by Emanuel Lasker
“Our efforts in chess attain only a hundredth of one percent of their rightful result... Our education, in all domains of endeavour, is frightfully wasteful of time and values.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Chess Education Lecture, Emanuel Lasker, 1920
Educational pursuits often yield minuscule returns relative to the effort and resources invested.
In simple terms: Learning can be inefficient and wasteful.
Key Takeaway
Focus on high‑impact learning.
Themes
efficiency
education
value
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
pragmatic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career development
- academic study
- skill acquisition
- budgeting time
Key Concepts
Opportunity cost
learning optimization
Questions to Reflect On
- Which subjects deserve your time?
- How can you measure learning ROI?
A Different Perspective
Not all knowledge is equally valuable.
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