"He sido un hombre afortunado en la vida, nada me ha sido facil." "I've been a fortunate man in life, nothing has come easy"
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A collection to which nothing can be added and from which nothing can be removed is, in fact, dead!
Interpretation
What this quote means
A static collection lacks vitality and relevance.
Freud's quote emphasizes the importance of growth and change in any collection or idea. It suggests that if something cannot evolve by accepting new information or experiences, it loses its life and significance, highlighting the dynamic nature of knowledge and understanding.
Themes
ChangeGrowthKnowledgeDynamicsLearning
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture about the importance of innovation, this quote can illustrate why adaptability is crucial.
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