Quote by Paul Goodman

The important thing about travel in foreign lands is that it breaks the speech habits and makes you blab less, and breaks the habitual space-feeling because of different village plans and different landscapes. It is less important that there are different mores, for you counteract these with your own reaction-formations.

The important thing about travel in foreign lands is that it

Summary

This quote suggests that the true value of traveling to foreign lands lies in its ability to challenge and disrupt our familiar ways of thinking and behaving. Being in a new environment prompts us to communicate differently, silencing the hitherto ingrained speech habits. Additionally, the varying village layouts and landscapes force us to reconsider our usual sense of spatial orientation. The quote also asserts that experiencing different cultural norms is less impactful, as we naturally respond to them based on our own values and beliefs. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the transformative power of travel in expanding our perspective and breaking the limitations of our comfort zones.

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By Paul Goodman

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