"In such diffused changes of culture two factors are necessary: contact and understanding"
- Hu Shih
About this Quote
Hu Shih is mentioning that when cultures go through changes, it is vital for two things to happen: people from different cultures need to have contact with one another, and they should look for to comprehend each other. Without these 2 factors, the cultural modifications might be random or superficial. Nevertheless, if people have the ability to engage with each other and discover their particular cultures, then the modifications can be more significant and impactful.
This quote is written / told by Hu Shih between December 17, 1891 and February 24, 1962. He/she was a famous Philosopher from China.
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