Summary
This quote suggests that engaging with our surroundings and our immediate community makes us grounded and connected to our specific environment ("localizes us"). On the other hand, engaging in thought and ideas allows us to expand our perspectives and connect with others on a broader, more universal level ("thought universalizes us"). Overall, the quote implies that a balance between being rooted in our local community and exploring universal ideas is necessary for intellectual growth and fostering connections with both the local and global communities.