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Meaning
The speaker is saying that it is okay not to know everything. What matters is having enough knowledge to handle what is necessary right now. The quote separates complete knowledge from useful knowledge.
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Originally said in English.
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About Hope Jahren
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Books by Hope Jahren
Lab Girl
2017
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2021