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“The completely untravelled person will view all foreigners as the savage regards the members of another herd. But the man who has travelled, or who has studied international politics, will have discovered that, if he had to prosper, it must, to some.” quote by Bertrand Russell
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“The completely untravelled person will view all foreigners as the savage regards the members of another herd. But the man who has travelled, or who has studied international politics, will have discovered that, if he had to prosper, it must, to some.”

Bertrand Russell

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Travel and study broaden perspective, reducing ethnocentric bias and fostering empathy toward other cultures.

In simple terms: Travel and study reduce prejudice.

Key Takeaway

Seek experiences, learn about others.

Themes

empathy culture learning bias perspective

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • education
  • cross‑cultural work
  • international relations

Key Concepts

anthropology psychology globalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you expand your worldview daily?
  • What biases persist despite travel?
A Different Perspective

Personal experience may not reflect broader systemic issues.

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