Quote by Thor Heyerdahl

One learns more from listening than speaking.And both the wind and the people who continue to live close to nature still have much to tell us which we cannot hear within university walls.

One learns more from listening than speaking.And both the wi

Summary

This quote suggests that one can gain more knowledge and wisdom by being a good listener rather than constantly talking. It also emphasizes the value of learning from nature and people who have a deep connection with it. It implies that university education is limited in scope and there are valuable lessons and insights that can only be gained by venturing outside the confines of academia and immersing oneself in the real world.

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By Thor Heyerdahl

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