There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Interest depends on the observer, not the subject matter itself.
- In plain terms
- Nothing is boring unless you are bored.
- What can you take from it?
- Change your attitude to find interest anywhere.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you interested in something?
- Can boredom be overcome?
Another view
Some subjects may genuinely lack value or appeal to most.
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