Quote by John Keats

The only means of strengthening one's intellect is to make up one's mind about nothing --to let the mind be a thoroughfare for all thoughts. Not a select party.

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Summary

This quote suggests that in order to expand and strengthen our intellect, we must remain open-minded and receptive to all thoughts, rather than limiting ourselves to a particular set of beliefs or ideas. The mind should be a path that allows all thoughts to flow through, without favoring any specific group or ideology. By doing so, we create a fertile ground for intellectual growth and understanding, as opposed to narrowing our perspective and hindering our intellectual development.

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By John Keats

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