Pride is founded not on the sense of happiness, but on the sense of power.
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It is not fit that every man should travel; it makes a wise man better, and a fool worse.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Travel can enhance a wise person's understanding but can exacerbate a fool's ignorance.
This quote by William Hazlitt suggests that travel is not universally beneficial; for those who possess wisdom, the experience can broaden their perspectives and deepen their understanding. Conversely, for those lacking wisdom, travel may lead them to make foolish decisions or act even more ignorantly, ultimately putting them in a worse position than before.
Themes
TravelWisdomFoolExperiencesGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
Encouraging students to explore different cultures during a graduation speech.
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