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I was a daydreamer, and there is a lot of history and geography and science I missed out on because I was in my head. An
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"I was a daydreamer, and there is a lot of history and geography and science I missed out on because I was in my head. And I regret that"

- Gillian Anderson

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In this quote, Gillian Anderson reviews her past as a daydreamer and acknowledges the consequences of being lost in her own thoughts. She admits that her propensity to fantasize triggered her to miss out on essential subjects such as history, location, and science. As a result, she expresses remorse for not being fully present and engaged in her education. This quote highlights the importance of existing and actively participating in knowing, as well as the potential repercussions of being too caught up in one's own imagination. It acts as a reminder to balance imagination with useful knowledge and to not let daydreaming hinder personal growth and advancement.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gillian Anderson somewhere between August 9, 1968 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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