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“From seven in the morning until half past one the next morning -- that's quite a record time for a visitor to stay at a museum," [Henry Ford] continued. "It proves that you may be even more interested in mechanics than I am. And you almost have to be a fanatic to compete with me. That's certainly…” quote by Diego Rivera
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““From seven in the morning until half past one the next morning -- that's quite a record time for a visitor to stay at a museum," [Henry Ford] continued. "It proves that you may be even more interested in mechanics than I am. And you almost have to be a fanatic to compete with me. That's certainly something!" he exclaimed, grinning broad approval of our common bond.””

Diego Rivera

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Source Speech: Interview with Diego Rivera, 1920s

The speaker highlights that a museum visitor staying almost 30 hours shows deep fascination, implying that true passion for mechanics rivals his own.

In simple terms: Long visits show intense interest in mechanics.

Key Takeaway

Embrace deep curiosity.

Themes

passion mechanics dedication

Mood

enthusiastic playful

Type

anecdotal motivational

When to use this quote

  • museum visits
  • engineering projects
  • hobby deep
  • academic research

Key Concepts

enthusiasm obsession expertise

Questions to Reflect On

  • How far would you go to pursue a passion?
  • Is intense focus always beneficial?
A Different Perspective

Such extreme dedication may be impractical for most people.

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