Analysis
In her May 2021 NYU commencement address, Taylor Swift said, "One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that you’re never going to know everything," which conveys the same sentiment but uses different phrasing. The statement quoted adds words like "always going to know more in the future than you know now," which were not part of her exact speech. Therefore, the quote is a misquotation rather than a verbatim statement.
Background
Taylor Swift received an honorary degree from NYU in May 2021 and delivered a commencement speech that was widely reported. Media outlets highlighted her message about continual learning and uncertainty, but the precise wording varies across reports. Accurate quoting is essential for preserving the speaker’s original intent.
Verdict summary
The quote is paraphrased; Taylor Swift said a similar idea but not the exact wording.