Spider RobinsonWell, some men learn by listening, some read, some observe and analyze – and some of us just have to pee on the electric fence.
About This Quote
This quote is an example of the power of observation. It does a great job of capturing a natural tendency in people. The quality that this quote highlights is the ability to take in information and process it to make a decision. We all have this trait, but some people are better at it than others. They can look at an object or situation and decide what to do with it based on their observations.
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