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“The mind is like a trunk: if well-packed, it holds almost every thing; if ill-packed, next to nothing.” quote by Augustus William Hare
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“The mind is like a trunk: if well-packed, it holds almost every thing; if ill-packed, next to nothing.”

Augustus William Hare

About This Quote

Source Book: Essays and Sketches of Life and Literature, 1845

A well-organized mind stores knowledge efficiently; a disordered mind holds little.

In simple terms: Organized mind stores more.

Key Takeaway

Keep your mind organized.

Themes

order knowledge mental discipline

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • studying
  • planning
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

cognitive psychology information management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you organize your thoughts?
  • What tools help you maintain mental order?
A Different Perspective

A cluttered mind can still produce insight despite disorder.

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