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For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will
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"For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will"

- Henri Frederic Amiel

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This quote by Henri Frederic Amiel talks with the power of focus as well as determination. It recommends that when we tighten our emphasis and direct our power of will in the direction of a details purpose, we can accomplish excellent points. This is due to the fact that when we narrow our emphasis, we have the ability to focus our energy as well as resources on a single goal. We can after that use our energy of will to drive us in the direction of that goal. This quote motivates us to be mindful of our ideas as well as to guide our power of will towards a particular function. By doing so, we can achieve excellent points and also make a positive impact worldwide. This quote is a pointer that when we focus our power and also resources on a single objective, we can make excellent strides in the direction of attaining it.

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Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Henri Frederic Amiel between September 27, 1821 and January 1, 1881. He was a famous Philosopher from Switzerland. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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