Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

Had it not been for you, I should have remained what I was when we first met, a prejudiced, narrow-minded being, with contracted sympathies and false knowledge, wasting my life on obsolete trifles, and utterly insensible to the privilege of living in this wondrous age of change and progress.

Had it not been for you, I should have remained what I was w

Summary

This quote acknowledges the transformative impact someone had on the speaker's perspective and mindset. Without the influence of the mentioned person, the speaker admits they would have stayed closed-minded, judgmental, and lacking in empathy. They recognize that this influential individual expanded their understanding of the world, enabled them to abandon obsolete beliefs, and appreciate the unique opportunities that the present era of advancement offers. The quote expresses gratitude for the positive personal growth and the realization of living in an age of remarkable evolution and potential.

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