Admiration Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“It is worth the while to detect new faculties in man,--he is so much the more divine; and anything that fairly excites our admiration expands us. The Indian, who can find his way so wonderfully in the woods, possesses an intelligence which the white man does not,--and it increases my own capacity, as well as faith, to observe it. I rejoice to find that intelligence flows in other channels than I knew. It redeems for me portions of what seemed brutish before.”
About This Quote
Recognizing diverse intelligences expands our worldview and diminishes ethnocentric bias, enriching humanity.
In simple terms: Valuing diverse intelligence
Key Takeaway
Other cultures broaden our mind
Themes
cultural relativism
intelligence
diversity
humility
growth
Mood
curious
respectful
Type
intellectual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- cross‑cultural research
- education reform
- travel experiences
Key Concepts
anthropology
Practical Applications
- curriculum design
- public lecture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging other intelligences change your self‑view?
- What practical steps can you take to honor this insight?
