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Date: Mon, 11 May 2015 07:26:58 -0500
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From: boB Stepp <robertvstepp@gmail.com>
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On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 2:40 AM, Mark Lawrence <breamoreboy@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> On 10/05/2015 20:12, boB Stepp wrote:

>> I'm surprised that this thought has not been added to the "Zen Of
>> Python", as I see it as more and more recurrent as I continue my
>> studies. What I would like to comprehend is what is the essential
>> mindset of Python? That is, what do I need to understand, so that I am
>> no longer likely to be surprised by discovering new possibilities in
>> Python such as what the current thread is discussing?
>>
>>
>
> You need to understand that Python is so powerful that after 14 years I
> still can't wrap my mind around all of the possibilities that it offers.

That's quite a statement! I see I have a looonnnnggg journey ahead!!



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boB