Share this sentence
— Henri Frederic Amiel"A man must be able to cut a knot, for everything cannot be untied; he must know how to disengage what is essential from the detail in which it is enwrapped, for everything cannot be equally considered; in a word, he must be able to simplify his duties, his business and his life."
Discover more quotes
Previous Quote
Whatever the ups and downs of detail within our limited experience, the larger whole is primarily beautiful.
— Gregory Bateson
Next Quote
A lot of our entertainment throws into detail the stagnation and illness of how we live today-it's sad and it's sick... and it's profitable.
— Heather Donahue
Loading recommended content...