Accounts Quote by Thomas Huxley
“All knowledge is good. It is impossible to say any fragment of knowledge, however insignificant or remote from one's ordinary pursuits, may not some day be turned to account.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Knowledge, 19th century
All knowledge, no matter how trivial, can become useful later.
In simple terms: Small facts can become valuable.
Key Takeaway
Value and retain diverse information.
Themes
learning
utility
future
knowledge
Mood
curious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research
- problem solving
- innovation
- historical study
Key Concepts
interconnectedness
serendipity
education
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what to learn?
- Can obscure facts ever be crucial?
A Different Perspective
Not all knowledge is immediately applicable; relevance may be delayed.
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