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Angle Quote by Francis Bacon

“The partitions of knowledge are not like several lines that meet in one angle, and so touch not in a point; but are like branches of a tree, that meet in a stem, which hath a dimension and quantity of entireness and continuance, before it come to discontinue and break itself into arms and boughs.” quote by Francis Bacon
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“The partitions of knowledge are not like several lines that meet in one angle, and so touch not in a point; but are like branches of a tree, that meet in a stem, which hath a dimension and quantity of entireness and continuance, before it come to discontinue and break itself into arms and boughs.”

Francis Bacon

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Advancement of Learning, 1605

Knowledge is interconnected like a tree trunk, not isolated lines, sharing a common foundation before branching out.

In simple terms: Knowledge shares a common base before branching.

Key Takeaway

Build on foundational understanding.

Themes

education interconnectedness foundations growth

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • interdisciplinary projects
  • policy making
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Key Concepts

systems thinking holistic learning null

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster interdisciplinary thinking?
  • What foundations support your field?
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