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A difference of opinion is what makes horse racing and missionaries
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"A difference of opinion is what makes horse racing and missionaries"

- Will Rogers

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Will Rogers' quote recommends that having different viewpoints can be beneficial. He uses the example of horse racing and missionaries to highlight this point. Horse racing is a competitive sport, and the result of a race is identified by the performance of the horses. Similarly, missionaries have different beliefs and viewpoints, and their success is figured out by how well they can spread their message. By having various opinions, both horse racing and missionaries can be successful. This quote motivates us to welcome different viewpoints and to acknowledge that having various viewpoints can be helpful. It also recommends that we should be open to various ideas and want to learn from each other. Eventually, Will Rogers' quote encourages us to be tolerant of different viewpoints and to acknowledge that having various point of views can cause success.

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Will Rogers This quote is written / told by Will Rogers between November 4, 1879 and August 15, 1935. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 99 other quotes.

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