Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
Francis BaconRead
Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Recording spontaneous thoughts can lead to valuable insights.
This quote by Francis Bacon emphasizes the significance of capturing our immediate thoughts as they often contain profound insights and revelations that may otherwise be overlooked. The act of writing down these spontaneous ideas helps preserve the clarity and originality of our thoughts, leading to personal growth and deeper understanding.
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In practice
Example use cases
During a writing workshop, I shared the importance of capturing spontaneous thoughts as highlighted by Francis Bacon.
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