Important Quote by John Lancaster Spalding
“The important thing is how we know, not what or how much.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Christian teaching, 1910
Knowledge is secondary to understanding how we know.
In simple terms: How we know matters more than what we know.
Key Takeaway
Focus on epistemology.
Themes
knowledge
epistemology
learning
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- spiritual growth
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods improve self‑knowledge?
- How can we test our knowing?
A Different Perspective
Practical knowledge still has value.
