Quote by Hermann Ebbinghaus
The relation of repetitions for learning and for repeating English stanzas needs no amplification. These were learned by heart on the first day with less than half of the repetitions necessary for the shortest of the syllable series.
Summary
This quote highlights the difference in difficulty between learning and repeating English stanzas compared to other forms of repetition. It suggests that English stanzas can be quickly memorized and repeated with less effort compared to memorizing syllables. The quote implies that the repetition required to learn and remember English stanzas is comparatively less, indicating the relative ease of retaining this particular form of artistic expression.