A small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest : An assortment of curiosities from around the world that the family picked up during various vacations.

“Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness.”—Bryant H. McGill

“When curiosity is alive, we are attracted to many things; we discover many worlds.”—Eric Booth

“Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.”—Leo Burnett

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”—Albert Einstein

“Be curious. Read widely. Try new things. What people call intelligence just boils down to curiosity.”—Aaron Swartz

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