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Quintilian

Our minds are like our stomaches they are whetted by the change of their food, and variety supplies both with fresh appetite.

Quintilian

Food

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Just as our stomachs become more eager to eat when we try different kinds of food, our minds become more interested and engaged when we experience new ideas or information. This variety helps keep both our hunger for food and our curiosity alive and strong.

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