Quote by Harold S. Geneen

When you have mastered numbers, you will in fact no longer be reading numbers, any more than you read words when reading books You will be reading meanings.

When you have mastered numbers, you will in fact no longer b

Summary

This quote suggests that once you fully understand and are comfortable with numbers, you will no longer simply see them as numerical values, but rather, you will be able to interpret their underlying significance and implications. Similar to how reading a book involves comprehending the meanings conveyed through words, understanding numbers at a profound level allows one to discern the deeper meanings and insights they represent. It implies that by mastering numbers, one gains the ability to decipher and interpret the valuable information they possess.

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By Harold S. Geneen

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