Knew Quote by Eric Asimov
““The more he learned, the less he knew, and so he came to understand a fundamental truth of wine: As much as we learn about it, as much as we know, it is at its heart a mystery.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Wine Spectator, 2019
The more knowledge we gain, the deeper the mystery becomes, especially with complex subjects like wine.
In simple terms: Learning reveals deeper mysteries.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty in expertise.
Themes
knowledge
humility
complexity
wine
Mood
curious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- wine tasting
- education
- research
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
epistemology
paradox
taste
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does knowing more change your perception?
- Can mystery be valuable?
A Different Perspective
Over‑analysis can paralyze decision‑making.
![“The sparkling wines from Ridgeview Estate [...] are superb and will forever put to rest the notion that England is not capable of making good wine.” quote by Eric Asimov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/29c/eric-asimov-74183_capable_the-sparkling-wines-from-ridgeview-estat_665983.jpg)
![“I would stay [in the newsroom] until 3 am "in case something happened." But I mostly had nothing to do between 1 and 3 am so I used that time to write. And I chose to write about food and wine. Along the way I carved out a role for myself.” quote by Eric Asimov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/178/eric-asimov-74183_cases_i-would-stay-in-the-newsroom-until-3-am_1549447.jpg)
