The further off from England the nearer is to France-_x000D_ _x000D_ Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance.
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Take care of the sense and the sounds will take care of themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on the essential aspects of your work, and the rest will follow naturally.
This quote by Lewis Carroll suggests that by paying attention to the fundamental elements of a task, the finer details will align and fall into place on their own. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the core aspects, rather than getting overwhelmed with minor details that may take care of themselves if the basics are diligently managed.
Themes
AttentionFocusFundamentalsWisdomDetails
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a team meeting to emphasize focusing on project goals.
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All quotes →To the Looking-Glass world it was Alice that said 'I've a sceptre in hand, I've a crown on my head. Let the Looking-Glass creatures, whatever they be, Come and dine with the Red Queen, the White Queen, and me.
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So she was considering in her own mind...whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up & picking the daisies.
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Rule Forty-two. All persons more than a mile high to leave the court.
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