"We live in such a sheltered environment in the United States. I've been fortunate enough to have traveled all over the world, and I've seen things you only read about and see on the news"

This quote by Payne Stewart talks to the opportunity of living in the United States. We are frequently sheltered from the truths of the world, and we do not always get to experience the same things that people in other nations do. Stewart has been lucky enough to take a trip all over the world and has seen things that a lot of us only checked out or see on the news. This quote works as a suggestion that we should be grateful for the opportunities we have in the United States, and that we ought to strive for more information about the world around us. It likewise encourages us to make the most of the chances we need to travel and experience various cultures and way of livings. Stewart's quote is a suggestion that we need to be open to learning and growing from the experiences of others.