Worth seeing? yes; but not worth going to see.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some sights are worth seeing but not worth the trip.
- In plain terms
- Look at it but dont travel far for it.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish between interest and effort.
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A man who exposes himself when he is intoxicated, has not the art of getting drunk.
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