Quote by Walt Whitman

Have you learned the lessons only of those who admired you, and were tender with you, and stood aside for you? Have you not learned great lessons from those who braced themselves against you, and disputed passage with you?

Have you learned the lessons only of those who admired you,

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of not only seeking lessons from those who support and admire us but also from those who challenge us. It questions whether we have solely relied on the comfort of like-minded individuals or if we have recognized the value of engaging with opposing perspectives. By acknowledging that great lessons can be learned from those who push against us and force us to defend our beliefs and ideas, this quote encourages us to embrace intellectual opposition and seek personal growth through disagreement and debate.

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