"Voyagers discover that the world can never be larger than the person that is in the world; but it is impossible to foresee this, it is impossible to be warned"
- James A. Baldwin
About this Quote
This quote by James A. Baldwin speaks to the concept that our private experiences shape our understanding of the world. We can never really comprehend the world around us up until we have experienced it for ourselves. It is difficult to be cautioned of this, as it is difficult to anticipate the impact our experiences will have on our perception of the world. This quote motivates us to explore the world around us, to take dangers and to accept the unknown. It reminds us that our individual experiences are indispensable and that they will form our understanding of the world. Eventually, this quote motivates us to be open to brand-new experiences and to welcome the unknown, as it is just through our own private experiences that we can really understand the world around us.
This quote is written / told by James A. Baldwin between August 2, 1924 and December 1, 1987. He was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 51 other quotes.
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