Quote by Henry David Thoreau

If you are describing any occurrence... make two or more distinct reports at different times... We discriminate at first only a few features, and we need to reconsider our experience from many points of view and in various moods in order to perceive the whole.

If you are describing any occurrence... make two or more dis

Summary

This quote suggests that when describing an event or experience, it is important to provide multiple perspectives at different times. Initially, we may only focus on a few aspects, but in order to fully comprehend the situation, we must examine it from various angles and in different emotional states. By doing so, we can obtain a more complete understanding of the event, taking into account all its nuances and complexities.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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