Kurt Vonnegut Jr.He didn't know all that much about how the machinery worked anyway. Such knowledge was for specialists. In war, as in love, he was a fearless, happy-go-lucky adventurer.
About This Quote
In a world where people are afraid to admit mistakes, this quote speaks to the fact that no one can know everything. This is a fact that we have all come to know – that it is impossible to be an expert in everything – but this quote highlights that you can still be an expert at what you choose to do. You cannot be the best at every subject, but if you persevere and work hard, you can still become an expert at something. For example, if you are passionate about sports, then you can become the best player of your school or even your city or state. There are many people who can tell you how great they are at their chosen skills, but not many will tell you how great they are no matter what they do.
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