"The frontiers of knowledge in the various fields of our subject are expanding at such a rate that, work as hard as one can, one finds oneself further and further away from an understanding of the whole"

This quote by James Meade speaks to the ever-expanding nature of knowledge. As we discover more and more about the numerous fields of our subject, the limits of what we know and comprehend are pressed further and further away. No matter how hard we work, it can be hard to stay up to date with the rate of knowledge expansion. This quote functions as a tip that understanding is constantly developing which it is difficult to know everything. It is important to stay modest and acknowledge that there is constantly more to find out. It is also important to stay curious and inspired to continue learning and broadening our understanding of the world.