Observation:detailed examination of phenomena prior to analysis, diagnosis, or interpretation
“To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.” Marilyn Vos Savant
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| Florida Everglades 12.2011 |
When we pause to observe the details of the layers beneath the surface we enrich our lives.
“Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking.” Goethe
"The contemplation of things as they are, without substitution or imposture, without error or confusion, is in itself a nobler thing than a whole harvest of invention."
- Francis Bacon
"If you make listening and observation your occupation you will gain much more than you can by talk." Robert Baden-Powell
“Do stuff. be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration's shove or society's kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It's all about paying attention. attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. stay eager.” Susan Sontag
Synonyms: ascertainment, check, cognition, cognizance, conclusion, consideration, detection, estimation, examination, experience, heedfulness, information, inspection, investigation, knowledge, mark, measurement, mind, monitoring, note, notice, noticing, once-over, overlook, perception, probe, recognizing, regard, remark, research, review, search, study, supervision, surveillance, view, watching