Advantage Quote by Isabella Bird
“Surely one advantage of traveling is that, while it removes much prejudice against foreigners and their customs, it intensifies tenfold one's appreciation of the good at home.”
About This Quote
Source Travelogue: A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains, 1899
Travel expands perspective, reducing bias toward outsiders while deepening appreciation for one's own culture and home.
In simple terms: Travel reduces prejudice and heightens love for home.
Cherish home after exploring.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- tourism
- expatriate life
- immigration
- education
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How has travel changed your view of your own culture?
- What aspects of home become more valuable after travel?
May overlook local issues in favor of romanticizing home.