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When action grows unprofitable, gather information when information grows unprofitable, sleep
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"When action grows unprofitable, gather information; when information grows unprofitable, sleep"

- Ursula K. Le Guin

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This quote by Ursula K. Le Guin encourages us to be conscious of our actions and to be knowledgeable about when it is time to take an action back and reassess our situation. It suggests that when our actions are no longer producing the desired results, it is time to take an action back and gather more information. This might suggest studying, speaking to people, or merely taking a break to reflect on the situation. When we have actually collected the essential info, we can then make a more educated decision. Nevertheless, if collecting details is no longer producing the wanted results, it is time to take a break and rest. This could suggest taking a break from the circumstance, resting, or just spending some time to unwind and clear our minds. By taking a step back and reflecting on our circumstance, we can get a much better understanding of what requires to be done and how to move on.

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Ursula K. Le Guin This quote is written / told by Ursula K. Le Guin somewhere between October 21, 1929 and today. She was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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