But, surely, if the mind is too long directed to one object only, it will get stiff and rigid, and unable to take in many interests.

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But, surely, if the mind is too long directed to one object only, it will get stiff and rigid, and unable to take in many interests. - Elizabeth Gaskell

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But, surely, if the mind is too long directed to one object only, it will get stiff and rigid, and unable to take in many interests. - Carol Burnett quotes