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Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.
— Alexander Graham Bell
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An editorial interpretation.
The speaker compares concentrated thought with sunlight brought to a focus. The image gives attention a physical force, suggesting that gathering effort around one task makes it more effective. The advice rests on that analogy, connecting a clear point of focus with the work immediately at hand.
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