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
No man burdens his mind with small matters unless he has some very good reason for doing so.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People only focus on minor issues if they find it important or worthwhile.
This quote suggests that individuals typically do not concern themselves with trivial matters unless there is a compelling reason to do so. It emphasizes the idea that our mental energy is often directed towards issues of significance, and when we engage with smaller matters, it is usually because they hold some importance or necessity in our lives.
Themes
FocusImportanceMindReasonTriviality
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, when discussing project priorities.
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