The more research you do, the more at ease you are in the world you're writing about. It doesn't encumber you, it makes you free.
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Never stop paying attention to things. Never make your mind up finally. Do not hold beliefs.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stay observant and open-minded, avoiding rigid beliefs.
A. S. Byatt encourages a continuous engagement with the world around us, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and flexible thinking. Instead of cementing our beliefs or forming final judgments, we should remain attentive and adaptable, allowing for new insights and understandings as we grow and learn.
Themes
AttentionOpen-MindednessBeliefsCuriosityInsight
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal growth, one could say, 'As A. S. Byatt said, we should never stop paying attention to things.'
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