Quote by Martha Beck

I majored in Chinese. I was never really good at Chinese but I really, really benefited from having been exposed to Asian philosophy early in my life.

I majored in Chinese. I was never really good at Chinese but

Summary

This quote suggests that although the individual may not have excelled in studying the Chinese language, their exposure to Asian philosophy during their major provided substantial personal growth and positive experiences. It implies that knowledge of Asian philosophy had a deeper impact on the individual's life and thinking than mere language skills.

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