"Do you know because I tell you so, or do you know, do you know"

This quote by Gertrude Stein is a call to question the source of understanding. She is asking if the knowledge we have actually is based on what we are told, or if it is something we have actually come to comprehend on our own. This quote is a reminder to believe critically and to question the information we are provided. It is a call to seek out our own understanding and to not take whatever at face value. It is a pointer to believe for ourselves and to not rely solely on the knowledge of others. It is a call to understand our own biases and to be open to originalities and viewpoints. Eventually, this quote is a pointer to be mindful of the understanding we have and to be sure that it is based upon our own understanding and not just what we are told.