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Truth, which is important to a scholar, has got to be concrete. And there is nothing more concrete than dealing with bab
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"Truth, which is important to a scholar, has got to be concrete. And there is nothing more concrete than dealing with babies, burps and bottles, frogs and mud"

- Jeane Kirkpatrick

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This quote by Jeane Kirkpatrick talks to the value of reality for a scholar. She suggests that fact is best comprehended when it is concrete, and that there is no far better way to recognize fact than to engage with the tangible, day-to-day aspects of life. She suggests that truth can be located in the mundane, daily tasks such as taking care of infants, dealing with burps as well as bottles, playing with frogs and also mud. By engaging with these tasks, a scholar can get a far better understanding of fact and also its value. This quote urges scholars to look beyond the abstract as well as theoretical as well as to involve with the concrete facets of life in order to gain a far better understanding of reality.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jeane Kirkpatrick between November 19, 1926 and December 7, 2006. He/she was a famous Diplomat from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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