'I have just been all round the world and have formed a very poor opinion of it'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Traveling the world led Beecham to form a negative opinion of it.
- In plain terms
- The world disappoints those who travel it.
- What can you take from it?
- Direct experience can breed cynicism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What shapes your view of the world?
Another view
Travel can also inspire hope rather than cynicism.
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