Gathering data Quote by Michael Polanyi
“Personal participation is the universal principle of knowing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Personal Knowledge, 1958
Learning occurs through active involvement; participation is essential to truly understand.
In simple terms: You must take part to know.
Engage directly to learn.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workshops
- lab experiments
- field research
- hands‑on training
- community projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is observation sufficient?
- How can you balance participation with reflection?
Passive observation can also yield insight, though less deeply.