Big mistake Quote by Myles Horton
“I feel that all knowledge should be in the free-trade zone. Your knowledge, my knowledge, everybody's knowledge should be made use of. I think people who refuse to use other people's knowledge are making a big mistake. Those who refuse to share their knowledge with other people are making a great mistake, because we need it all. I don't have any problem about ideas I got from other people. If I find them useful, I'll just ease them right in and make them my own.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Community Organizing Conference, 1975
Knowledge should be freely shared and built upon; hoarding ideas hinders collective progress.
In simple terms: Share knowledge openly for everyone's benefit.
Key Takeaway
Encourage open exchange of ideas and resources.
Themes
knowledge sharing
collective intelligence
open access
collaboration
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
ethical
practical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- open-source projects
- research collaborations
- community workshops
Key Concepts
commons theory
social learning
intellectual humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent people from sharing knowledge?
- How can we balance openness with creator incentives?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with intellectual property rights or incentives for creators.
