Pride is founded not on the sense of happiness, but on the sense of power.
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The rule for traveling abroad is to take our common sense with us, and leave our prejudices behind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Traveling requires an open mind and common sense, while leaving behind preconceived notions.
William Hazlitt's quote emphasizes the importance of approaching new experiences, especially while traveling, with an open mind and practical judgment. It suggests that we should abandon our biases and prejudices in order to fully appreciate and understand different cultures and perspectives encountered during our travels.
Themes
TravelCommon SensePrejudiceCultureOpen Mind
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a travel blog to encourage readers to embrace new experiences.
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