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"Culture makes all men gentle"

- Menander

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This quote by Menander talks to the power of society in shaping our behavior. He recommends that culture has the capacity to make us more mild as well as understanding of each other. This is because society gives us with a common collection of worths, beliefs, as well as standards that we can make use of to guide our interactions with others. By recognizing as well as valuing the society of those around us, we can discover to be much more tolerant as well as compassionate. This can result in more calm as well as harmonious connections, as we are most likely to comprehend and also approve the differences between us. Ultimately, Menander's quote suggests that culture can be a powerful device for developing a more relaxed and harmonious society. By embracing and valuing the society of those around us, we can learn to be a lot more mild and also understanding of one another.

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Menander This quote is written / told by Menander between 342 BC and 292 BC. He was a famous Poet from Greece, the quote is categorized under the topic Men. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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