There is one art, no more, no less: to do all things with art- lessness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The highest art is to perform all actions with skill and grace.
- In plain terms
- Do everything with skill and care.
- What can you take from it?
- Master all tasks through deliberate practice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you skilled in all things?
- What can you do better?
Another view
It assumes all tasks deserve equal care.
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