Quote by Sir Joshua Reynolds

The mind is but a barren soil; a soil which is soon exhausted, and will produce no crop, or only one, unless it be continually fertilized and enriched with foreign matter.

The mind is but a barren soil; a soil which is soon exhauste

Summary

This quote suggests that the mind is comparable to infertile soil that requires continuous nourishment and enrichment to be productive. It implies that without constant exposure to external influences and new experiences, the mind becomes stagnant and unproductive, much like soil that can only yield a limited or no harvest without additional fertilizer. The quote highlights the importance of curiosity, learning, and exposure to new ideas in order to constantly stimulate and nourish the mind for growth and development.

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