When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.
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You'll be a poorer person all your life if you don't know some of the great stories and great poems.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Lacking knowledge of great stories and poems limits one's richness in life.
Walt Disney emphasizes the importance of literature and storytelling in enriching a person's life. Great stories and poems contain wisdom, inspiration, and cultural heritage that no amount of material wealth can replace. By inviting individuals to embrace these literary treasures, he suggests that they will lead a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.
Themes
StoriesPoemsEducationLiteratureWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of education, this quote can be used to highlight the value of literature.
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