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One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well
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"One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well"

- Amos Bronson Alcott

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This quote by Amos Bronson Alcott is a suggestion that estimating is an art type that needs knowledge and discernment. To quote sensibly and well, one need to be a smart reader. This means that one must have the ability to check out and comprehend the text in order to properly translate the significance and context of the quote. Pricing estimate needs an understanding of the author's intent and the capability to acknowledge the importance of the quote to the existing situation. Estimating also requires an understanding of the audience and the capability to choose the right words to communicate the desired message. Estimating wisely and well needs an appreciation of the power of words and the capability to utilize them to effectively communicate a message. Pricing estimate is an art type that needs knowledge and discernment, and one should be a smart reader to estimate sensibly and well.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Amos Bronson Alcott between November 29, 1799 and March 4, 1888. He/she was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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