Quote by Irving Batcheller

Opinions that are well rooted should grow and change like a healthy tree.

Opinions that are well rooted should grow and change like a

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This quote suggests that opinions should be open to growth and change, just like a healthy tree that keeps growing and adapting. It emphasizes the importance of having opinions that are well-founded and deeply rooted in knowledge and understanding. Rather than clinging to fixed and rigid viewpoints, the quote implies that one should embrace new information, experiences, and perspectives. It promotes the idea that evolving and expanding one's opinions is a healthy and necessary process for personal growth and greater understanding of the world.

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