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The length of your education is less important than its breadth, and the length of your life is less important than its
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"The length of your education is less important than its breadth, and the length of your life is less important than its depth"

- Marilyn vos Savant

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This quote by Marilyn vos Savant talks to the significance of quality over amount. Education is not almost the length of time you invest in school, however rather the breadth of understanding you acquire. Likewise, life is not about the length of time you live, however rather the depth of experiences you have. This quote motivates us to focus on the quality of our education and life, instead of the quantity. It is very important to take the time to discover and explore, and to take advantage of the time we have. We need to aim to gain a vast array of knowledge and to have significant experiences. This quote advises us that life is not a race, however rather a journey. We ought to make the effort to value the moments we have and to take advantage of them.

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Marilyn vos Savant This quote is written / told by Marilyn vos Savant somewhere between August 11, 1946 and today. She was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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