Wisdom of the Day 73: El saber no ocupa lugar

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Buenos Días familia,

Back again with another Wisdom of the Day for y'all. So, for those who don't know, in this thread, we will discuss the proverb or expression, your understanding, and its translation. Some offer phrases that serve as synonyms, THAT'S GREAT! As well, pictures are always welcome! Your participation is what makes this fun and keeps the learning locomotive running.

"El saber no ocupa lugar."

If you are brave, don't google for it, just try to guess or to find out using the dictionary what it might mean. We have many great resources to use with this that will really help you accelerate your learning. Let's see how you do, and los nativos de español no deben explicar la frase!!! (por favor)

edit: corrected typo - DJ_Huero, May 18, 2011

Answer 1

El saber no ocupa lugar.

Either I am beginning to have a true understanding of Spanish, or this one is very easy.

Knowledge does not use up (occupy) (any) space.

i.e., Knowledge (or wisdom) can be easily carried with you anywhere Knowledge fits anywhere

and by extension, you should acquire all the knowledge you can as unlike anything else you might accumulate, it requires no special facilities like storage space (for objects), security (for wealth), etc.

Bien dicho lector =) - DJ_Huero, May 18, 2011

Answer 2

Knowing doesn't occupy a place?

You got the translation... but what could that mean? ;-) - DJ_Huero, May 18, 2011

Haha, I have no idea what the meaning is. :P - Azabache, May 18, 2011

lol, well good job anyways - DJ_Huero, May 18, 2011

Answer 3

El saber no ocupa lugar

You can't know too much - it takes no effort or space to carry it around with you.

good Ian =) - DJ_Huero, May 18, 2011

Answer 4

You can't identify an airhead by the size of their head.

Answer 5

I would say: Knowledge doesn't need much space.

Creo que significa: siempre vale la pena aprender o estudiar algo

Tienes razón ingeteacher - DJ_Huero, May 18, 2011

Answer 6

El saber no ocupa lugar.
Ok, this one is a little tough but here goes....
"Knowing doesn't occupy a place." Empty your cup. In my humble opinion, you can "know" everything but if you are trying to learn something or need some guidance in something, you need to set aside your learning/knowing and listen. It shouldn't "occupy a place" and you need to "empty your cup" (from the book Zen in the Martial Arts). Abrazos hermano

Different take on it, but very good... bien dicho Jason =) - DJ_Huero, May 18, 2011