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The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well
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"The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well"

- Horace Walpole

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This quote by Horace Walpole urges us to concentrate on one point deeply and to have a broad knowledge of lots of other things. It suggests that having a deep understanding of one thing is more vital than having a shallow understanding of numerous things. This is because having a deep understanding of one point permits us to obtain a better understanding of the world around us. It additionally urges us to be interested as well as to check out various topics as well as concepts. By doing this, we can gain a better understanding of the world and also just how it functions. This quote also urges us to be enthusiastic regarding something and to strive to come to be a specialist because field. It is important to remember that having a broad expertise of numerous points is also vital, as it permits us to gain a far better understanding of the globe and just how it works.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Horace Walpole between September 24, 1717 and March 2, 1797. He/she was a famous Author from England. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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