In mind, she was of a strong and vigorous turn, having from her earliest youth devoted herself with uncommon ardour to the study of the law; not wasting her speculations upon its eagle flights, which are rare, but tracing it attentively through all the slippery and eel-like crawlings in which it commonly pursues its way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She focused on the practical details of law rather than abstract theory.
- In plain terms
- Focus on practical details instead of abstract ideas.
- What can you take from it?
- Apply your mind to practical details in your work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you focus on theory or practice?
Another view
It undervalues theoretical flights of ideas.
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