Quote by Richard Porson

Life is too short to learn German

Life is too short to learn German

Summary

This quote suggests that learning German requires a significant investment of time and effort. It implies that because life is short, it may not be worthwhile to devote a substantial portion of it to learning a language that may have limited practical use or relevance in one's life. The quote may reflect the speaker's perspective on prioritizing how they allocate their time and energy, believing that there are other more valuable pursuits worth pursuing instead.

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By Richard Porson

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