Isaiah Berlin

The hedgehog's view is that there is one underlying principle to all that happens.

In the world of ideas, it is the fox who knows many things, while the hedgehog knows one.

The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.

Understanding is often more valuable than knowledge.

One can be both a fox and a hedgehog, but often one takes precedence.

The tension between the hedgehog and the fox reflects the complexity of human thought.

The fox's approach is fragmented and diverse, a reflection of reality.

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.

Understanding the world requires both hedgehog and fox perspectives.

The fox's view is that there are many truths, and they are all interconnected.