Quote by James Fenton

One does not become a guru by accident.

One does not become a guru by accident.

Summary

This quote suggests that becoming a guru, an expert or a highly knowledgeable person in a particular field, requires conscious effort and intention. It implies that achieving such expertise cannot be merely a coincidence or luck, but instead demands dedicated learning, deliberate practice, and deep knowledge acquisition. It highlights the idea that true mastery and expertise require deliberate actions, commitment, and a purposeful journey towards becoming knowledgeable in a specific area.

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