Good things, when short, are twice as good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Short versions of positive experiences are often more impactful.
- In plain terms
- Brief good things are even better.
- What can you take from it?
- Concise positive experiences are more potent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does brevity increase value?
- Is less always more?
Another view
Some good things require time to be fully realized.
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