The secret of the man who is universally interesting is that he is universally interested.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who care about everything become interesting to everyone.
- In plain terms
- If you are interested in many things, others will find you interesting.
- What can you take from it?
- Be curious to be engaging.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay interesting?
- Why does curiosity matter?
Another view
It assumes interest alone guarantees engagement.
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