"We went to Detroit. I wanted to see what was going on in some other parts of the world. You know, I was just traveling, like. I had a minister that lived here. He was in St. Louis and he said things was going so well and that it was such a wonderful place"
- Charles Phillips
About this Quote
This quote by Charles Phillips speaks with the value of travel and exploration. He wanted to see what was going on in other parts of the world, and he was fortunate adequate to have a minister in St. Louis who could tell him about the fantastic things taking place in Detroit. This quote reveals that Charles aspired to find out about different cultures and experiences, which he wanted to take the initiative to check out the world. It also speaks to the power of word-of-mouth recommendations, as the minister's positive words about Detroit were enough to convince Charles to make the journey. Ultimately, this quote is a suggestion of the importance of travel and exploration, and the power of favorable suggestions.
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