Quote by Richard Whately

Curiosity is as much the parent of attention, as attention is of memory.

Curiosity is as much the parent of attention, as attention i

Summary

This quote suggests that curiosity is not only the initiator of attention but also the source of memory. In other words, being curious about something triggers our attention towards it, and consequently, our focused attention enhances our ability to remember the information or experience. It implies that curiosity drives our curiosity drives our ability to pay attention and retain information, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these cognitive processes.

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