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Jos kaiken aikaa täytyy varoa olemasta eri mieltä…

“Jos kaiken aikaa täytyy varoa olemasta eri mieltä keskustelukumppaninsa kanssa, tuntuu kuin loppujen lopuksi olisi aivan yksin. But such a man there cannot be; and if I found myself seated opposite to one, whom (I did not know well enough) to offer the slightest contradiction to, should I not feel…” quote by Yoshida Kenkō
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““Jos kaiken aikaa täytyy varoa olemasta eri mieltä keskustelukumppaninsa kanssa, tuntuu kuin loppujen lopuksi olisi aivan yksin. But such a man there cannot be; and if I found myself seated opposite to one, whom (I did not know well enough) to offer the slightest contradiction to, should I not feel as if I were alone?””

Yoshida Kenkō

About This Quote

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

One should avoid confronting opposing views to prevent feeling isolated, yet true solitude may arise from silence.

In simple terms: Avoiding disagreement can feel lonely; silence may cause solitude.

Key Takeaway

Seek respectful dialogue rather than isolation.

Themes

dialogue solitude courage

Mood

contemplative thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • team meetings
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is silence beneficial?
  • How can you voice dissent constructively?
A Different Perspective

Silence can also foster inner peace and self‑discovery.

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