"Everyone carries his own inch rule of taste, and amuses himself by applying it, triumphantly, wherever he travels"

This quote by Henry B. Adams suggests that everyone has their own individual choices and viewpoints when it concerns taste. We all have our own "inch guideline" of what we like and do not like, and we take pleasure in applying it to whatever we come across. This might be anything from food, to art, to music, to style. We take pride in our own personal tastes and enjoy having the ability to reveal them. This quote is a suggestion that everyone has their own distinct perspective which it is necessary to respect the viewpoints of others, even if they vary from our own. We must all be open to trying new things and welcoming various perspectives.