I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Criticizes rigid thinking; values flexibility in approaches.
- In plain terms
- Being stuck on one way of doing things is bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay flexible in your approaches.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How rigid are your habits?
Another view
Spelling consistency matters for communication.
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