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"He who defends everything defends nothing"

- Frederick II

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This quote by Frederick II is a tip to concentrate on the essential things in life. It recommends that if we attempt to protect every little thing, we will certainly wind up protecting absolutely nothing. This is due to the fact that we will certainly spread ourselves as well slim and also not be able to focus on any type of one thing. It is important to prioritize and concentrate on the things that are essential to us. This can indicate defending our ideas, worths, and concepts, or it could imply defending our family members, close friends, and also loved ones. By focusing on the important things that are essential to us, we can ensure that we have the ability to safeguard them to the best of our capacity. This quote is a tip to concentrate on the important things that matter most and to not get distracted by the things that are not as important.

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This quote is written / told by Frederick II between January 24, 1712 and August 17, 1786. He/she was a famous Royalty. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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