Such and so various are the tastes of men.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human preferences are highly diverse and unpredictable.
- In plain terms
- Everyone has different tastes.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect others' differences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What taste surprised you?
- Why do we differ?
Another view
Some tastes are objectively harmful.
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