It has always seemed to me that so long as you produce your dramatic effect, accuracy of detail matters little. I have never striven for it and I have made some bad mistakes in consequence. What matter if I hold my readers?
Arthur Conan DoyleRead
Life, it turns out, is infinitely more clever and adaptable than anyone had ever supposed.
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What this quote means
Life is more adaptable and intelligent than one might assume.
This quote by Arthur Conan Doyle highlights the notion that life possesses an extraordinary capacity for adaptation and intelligence, often beyond human understanding. It suggests that regardless of circumstances, life finds ways to evolve and thrive in unexpected ways, prompting us to embrace the uncertainties and complexities of existence.
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LifeAdaptabilityIntelligenceChangeExistence
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In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges.
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