The only thing worse than being blind is having sight and no vision. – Helen Keller
When Helen Keller talks about blindness and vision we are well-advised to pay attention.
This quote reminds me of something similar: the only thing worse than someone who can’t read is someone who can and doesn’t.
So, what’s our lesson here?
Have a vision.
Do what you can.*
(And read; reading is huge.)
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* BTW: that’s a lot.
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