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Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Oxford
Horatio (Horace) Walpole 1717 – 1797 The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well.
March 2, 2026
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This is a space to share reflections and insights on a number of topics. I have bottomless curiosity on a diverse range of subjects. A 70-plus year old lifelong learner, this journal is my attempt to bring some of those interests to life.
Horatio (Horace) Walpole 1717 – 1797 The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well.
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I am old enough to remember a time when books were the main method of gaining knowledge. Whether, formal education in schools, or self-education afterwards