You can observe a lot by just watching.

You can observe a lot by just watching.

He who can take no great interest in what is small will take false interest in what is great.

He who can take no great interest in what is small will take false interest in what is great.

A few observations and much reasoning lead to error; many observations and a little reasoning lead to truth.

A few observations and much reasoning lead to error; many observations and a little reasoning lead to truth.

The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice. And, because we fail read more

The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice. And, because we fail to notice that we fail to notice, there is little we can do to change until we notice how our failing to notice shapes our thoughts and deeds.

The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and read more

The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and from working only by formula, and feeds inspiration.

Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking

Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking

One must always tell what one sees. Above all, which is more difficult, one must always see what one sees.

One must always tell what one sees. Above all, which is more difficult, one must always see what one sees.

Observation--activity of both eyes and ears.

Observation--activity of both eyes and ears.

If I were to prescribe one process in the training of men which is fundamental to success in any direction, read more

If I were to prescribe one process in the training of men which is fundamental to success in any direction, it would be thoroughgoing training in the habit of accurate observation. It is a habit which every one of us should be seeking ever more to perfect.