Observe, record, tabulate, communicate. Use your five senses. Learn to see, learn to hear, learn to feel, learn to smell, and know that by practice alone you can become expert.
William OslerRead
Faith is a most precious commodity, without which we should be very badly off.
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What this quote means
Faith is essential for a fulfilling life, providing hope and strength in difficult times.
William Osler emphasizes the importance of faith as a vital resource in life. He suggests that without faith, individuals would struggle significantly because faith offers the hope and resilience necessary to navigate challenges and uncertainties.
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FaithHopeResilienceStrengthLife
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In a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.
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