Data Quote by Toni Morrison
“I think there's data, and then there's information that comes from data, and then there's knowledge that comes from information. And then, after knowledge, there is wisdom. I am interested in how to get from data to wisdom.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Data and Wisdom, 1990
Data are raw facts; information organizes them; knowledge interprets; wisdom applies insight for good.
In simple terms: Data → information → knowledge → wisdom progression
Key Takeaway
Seek to transform data into actionable insight.
Themes
knowledge
wisdom
learning
insight
progress
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business intelligence
- research analysis
- personal decision making
- policy development
Key Concepts
Information theory
epistemology
cognitive science
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure ethical use of knowledge?
- What practices turn information into wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Wisdom also depends on ethical judgment and context, not just data.
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