Quote by Lord Chesterfield

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things, but cannot receive great ones.

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling t

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This quote emphasizes the limitations of a weak mind in comprehending significant matters. Similar to a microscope that can only magnify small and insignificant objects, a weak mind focuses on trivial and unimportant details instead of understanding and processing substantial concepts or ideas. It suggests that a weak mind fails to grasp the bigger picture or fully appreciate the significance of important issues.

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