Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind, from China to Peru.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To understand humanity, observe people across diverse cultures and regions.
- In plain terms
- Study people everywhere to learn about them.
- What can you take from it?
- Broad observation reveals human nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you study people?
- What have you learned abroad?
Another view
Depth in one culture may be better than breadth.
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