Quote by Mark Twain

One must travel, to learn. Every day, now, old Scriptural phrases that never possessed any significance for me before, take to themselves a meaning.

One must travel, to learn. Every day, now, old Scriptural ph

Summary

This quote implies that in order to truly understand or gain knowledge, one must venture out and experience the world. The speaker suggests that through travel and exploration, they have gained a deeper understanding of ancient Scriptural phrases that previously held no meaning or relevance to them. This highlights the transformative power of travel in expanding one's perspective and unlocking new levels of comprehension and wisdom.

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By Mark Twain

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