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Wellington quote highlights learning what you don’t know
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: The article discusses a frequently quoted line attributed to the Duke of Wellington, describing it as a compressed version of what he told Croker. It says Wellington’s guidance centers on learning what you don’t know through what you do, and it illustrates the idea with examples from Assaye (1803), Salamanca (1812), and Waterloo.
WHO: The Duke of Wellington
WHAT: The article explains the meaning of a Wellington quote attributed to what he told Croker, emphasizing learning through action.
WHEN: 1803
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The piece is explaining the quote’s meaning and supporting it with historical examples from Wellington’s campaigns.
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