“One forgets words as one forgets names. One's vocabulary needs constant fertilisation or it will die.”
What this quote means
Like a garden, our vocabulary requires constant care. If we stop reading, writing, or conversing, words wither and disappear. This metaphor underscores the importance of continuous learning and intellectual curiosity. It invites us not to take our language for granted but to actively cultivate it, as it reflects our thinking. A mind nourished with words is a living mind.
How to apply it daily
Each day, learn a new word, in English or another language, and use it in a sentence.
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