Real knowledge, like every thing else of the highest value, is not to be obtained so easily. It must be worked for, β studied for, β thought for, β and more than all, it must be prayed for.
Thomas ArnoldRead
Real knowledge, like everything else of value, is not to be obtained easily. It must be worked for, studied for, thought for, and, more that all, must be prayed for.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Real knowledge requires effort and dedication to attain.
This quote emphasizes that true knowledge is not something that is handed to us; rather, it is a treasure that demands hard work, deep contemplation, and even spiritual reflection. It suggests that gaining knowledge involves various stages of effort, including studying, thinking critically, and seeking guidance or wisdom through prayer or introspection.
Themes
KnowledgeEducationEffortWisdomPrayer
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about the importance of education, I might say, 'As Thomas Arnold once said, real knowledge is not to be obtained easily; it requires dedication and effort.'
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