Isaac Watts Quotes
Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.
Topics
Critical Thinking
Professional Development
Take Up
As Far As
Research
Analytical Skills
Appearance vs. Reality, Appearance vs Reality
Goal Setting
In-Depth Understanding
Investigative Mindset
Knowledge Acquisition
Professional Insight
Thorough Examination
attentive observation
Self-Improvement
Depth Analysis
Citations
Watts, Isaac. The Improvement of the Mind. James Brackstone, 1741, p. 30.
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Isaac Watts was an English Christian minister (Congregational), hymn writer, theologian, and logician. He was a prolific and popular hymn writer and is credited with some 750 hymns. He is recognized as the "Godfather of English Hymnody"; many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages.