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As every divided kingdom falls, so every mind divided between many studies confounds and saps itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Divided attention leads to confusion and weakness in the mind.
This quote by Leonardo Da Vinci highlights the importance of focus and the dangers of spreading oneself too thin across multiple interests or studies. When the mind is divided, it dilutes its strength and clarity, leading to confusion and a lack of mastery in any one area.
Themes
FocusAttentionMindStudyClarity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech about the importance of focus in academic settings.
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