The whole secret of the study of nature lies in learning how to use… — George Sand · Skopia

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The whole secret of the study of nature lies in learning how to use one's eyes.

In the original French

Apprendre à voir, voilà tout le secret des études naturelles.

1869

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Sand, George. Letter to Madame Juliette Lamber. 7 Apr. 1868.

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