Isaiah BerlinThe fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.
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The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.The hedgehog is one of the smartest creatures in the animal kingdom. It's always thinking ahead, learning things faster than anyone else, and being very focused on one goal. The fox has a lot of knowledge, but lacks focus.
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