Travel is fatal to prejudice
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Travel is fatal to prejudice,
bigotry, and narrow mindedness,
and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.
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Meaning
This quote means travel broadens the mind and weakens prejudice by exposing people to different lives and perspectives. Movement can cure narrowness.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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