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Six hours a day I lived under school discipline in active intercourse with people none of whom were known to those at ho
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"Six hours a day I lived under school discipline in active intercourse with people none of whom were known to those at home, and the other hours of the twenty-four I spent at home, or with relatives of the people at home, none of whom were known to anybody at school"

- Georg Brandes

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This quote by Georg Brandes speaks to the duality of life that a lot of us experience. Throughout the day, we are surrounded by individuals at school or work who are strangers to us, and in the evening, we go back to our families and friends who are likewise strangers to those at school or work. This quote highlights the detach in between the two worlds, and how we need to browse in between them. It likewise talks to the value of maintaining relationships with both sets of people, as they are both crucial to our lives. Brandes' words advise us that we must discover a balance between our two worlds, which we should make every effort to build significant relationships with both. Ultimately, this quote acts as a suggestion that we must make an effort to bridge the space in between our two worlds, and to create meaningful connections with both.

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Denmark Flag This quote is written / told by Georg Brandes between February 4, 1842 and February 19, 1927. He was a famous Critic from Denmark. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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