There are many things which we can afford to forget which it is yet well to learn.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.Read
A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Experiencing new things changes our understanding and perception permanently.
This quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. emphasizes that when we encounter new experiences, our minds expand and evolve, shaping our perspectives for the future. Such growth is irreversible; once our understanding has been deepened by new insights or experiences, we cannot simply return to our previous state of thinking.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal development, one might say, 'As Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. wisely stated, a mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.'
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