Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
One lesson we learn early, that in spite of seeming difference, men are all of one pattern. We readily assume this with our mates, and are disappointed and angry if we find that we are premature, and that their watches are slower than ours. In fact, the only sin which we never forgive in each other is difference of opinion.
Summary
This quote suggests that despite our differences, human beings are fundamentally similar. We often assume this similarity in our relationships with others, and become frustrated or upset when we discover that they do not share our perspectives or move at the same pace as us. The quote emphasizes that the one sin we cannot forgive in others is having a different opinion. It implies that we tend to expect conformity and struggle to accept and tolerate diversity in beliefs and ideas.
Topics
Conformity & Nonconformity
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