It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from...

Who said "It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from... "?

"It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from... " is one of a famous quotes by Claude Bernard. Complete quote is as follows;
"It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from learning."

What is "It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from... "?

"It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from learning." This is a quote by Claude Bernard which is about Education, Parenting & Wisdom. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
• Of course, the ideal scenario for parenting is obviously two parents of a mature age.
• The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.

What does "It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Wisdom although it also includes other themes like Education, Parenting & Wisdom. It is attributed to Claude Bernard. Complete quote is as follows;
"It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from learning."