"Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in." - Leonardo da Vinci

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“Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.”

— Leonardo da Vinci

If your heart's not in it, your brain won't hold onto it. Find the spark of genuine interest in what you're studying — that's what turns information into real knowledge.

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