One kernel is felt in a hogshead; one drop of water helps to swell the ocean; a spark of fire helps to give light to the world. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act.
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The world does not require so much to be informed as to be reminded.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People often need reminders of what they already know rather than new information.
Hannah More suggests that the human mind is often filled with knowledge that can be easily forgotten. Instead of seeking new information, we should focus on revisiting and reinforcing what we already understand to keep ourselves informed and aware of important truths.
Themes
ReminderKnowledgeWisdomInformationAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to emphasize the importance of revisiting concepts, one could use this quote.
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