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To me it sounds like great minds set out to do what others spend a lifetime wishing they could do. Some people use their waking hours perhaps dreaming of writing a novel; another person will just sit down and do. We may also see in this saying that whereas many people pass their time satisfying materials needs (eating, sleeping and fulfilling other wishes and desires), to great minds these things are secondary; their main concerns are carrying out some great plans for changing the world.

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What do small minds typically focus on in conversations?

Small minds typically focus on gossip, trivial matters, and criticizing others in conversations.


Who wrote the quote 'poor minds talk about people average minds talk about events great minds talk about ideas'?

The original quote from Eleanor Roosevelt goes like this: Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.There are variations on this quote. Tobias S. Gibson is credited with this shorter version: Great people talk about ideas. Small people talk about other people.US humorist, Fran Lebowitz's alter version is: Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people talk about wine.This was said by Socrates.


Who said "Great minds discuss ideas"?

The quote "Great minds discuss ideas" is often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, an influential American first lady and human rights activist.


How do great minds and average minds differ in their ability to discuss ideas?

Great minds tend to have a deeper understanding of complex ideas and can discuss them in a more insightful and nuanced way compared to average minds. They are often able to make connections between different concepts and think critically about various perspectives, leading to more profound and engaging discussions.


What do small minds typically discuss when it comes to conversations about people?

Small minds typically discuss gossip, rumors, and negative aspects of people when engaging in conversations about others.

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What are the release dates for Great Minds Think for Themselves - 1997 John Muir?

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Control over the minds and actions of others.


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