See one promontory, one mountain, one sea, one river and see all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Studying a few things well helps you understand the whole.
- In plain terms
- Look closely at small parts to see the big picture.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn deeply from specific examples.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small thing teaches you much?
- How do you find patterns?
Another view
Some parts do not represent the whole accurately.
More from Socrates
Remember what is unbecoming to do is also unbecoming to speak of.
Permalink to quote #71 Such as thy words are, such will thy affections be esteemed; and such will thy deeds be as thy affections and such thy life as thy deeds.
Permalink to quote #73 Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
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