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One of the experts bought his first piece at the age of four, so they did start very young, most of them.
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"One of the experts bought his first piece at the age of four, so they did start very young, most of them. They did it out of genuine interest but today's kids are much more materialistic and there's a danger, I suppose, that they might just be out to make dosh"

- Michael Aspel

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This quote by Michael Aspel talks to the distinction in between the motivations of today's youth and those of the past. He mentions that a person of the experts in the field began gathering at the age of four, suggesting that they were driven by authentic interest and curiosity. On the other hand, he indicates that today's youth are more materialistic and might be motivated by money. This could be a warning that the existing generation might be more focused on earning a profit than on knowing and exploring. Aspel's words recommend that there is a danger in this shift in inspiration, as it might cause an absence of gratitude for the knowledge and experience that comes with gathering.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Aspel somewhere between January 12, 1933 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from United Kingdom. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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