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"A wise man thinks what is easy is difficult"

- John Churton Collins

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This quote by John Churton Collins recommends that knowledge is not always about finding the simple escape of a circumstance, however rather acknowledging the difficulty of a task and taking the required steps to complete it. It suggests that a smart individual is not scared of hard work and wants to put in the effort to attain their goals. This quote likewise suggests that a sensible individual has the ability to believe critically and objectively about a scenario, rather than merely taking the course of least resistance. They have the ability to recognize the difficulty of a job and take the needed steps to finish it. This quote motivates us to believe deeply and critically about our decisions and to make the effort to think about the difficulty of a job prior to acting. It is a reminder that knowledge is not about discovering the easy escape, but rather recognizing the problem of a task and taking the necessary steps to finish it.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Churton Collins between March 26, 1848 and September 25, 1908. He was a famous Critic from England. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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