"Travel broadens the mind thing has been knocking around since long before time immemorial, but I'm pretty sure for Seneca, among others, travel meant pottering about with great effort, getting to know other peoples, their ways of speech, habits, and foibles."
"What travel didn't mean was turning up all over the place, wasting scarce resources for no better reason than being able to say and we saw, making a bloody nuisance of oneself for a couple of days."
"Least said, soonest mended is really untrue, as things fester when not addressed, challenging the idea that silence leads to resolution."
Traveling does not necessarily broaden a person's mind or change their prejudices. High-profile politicians, who travel frequently, often remain narrow-minded. Proverbs like 'A stitch in time saves nine' and 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' are widely accepted, yet some sayings may not hold true in all situations. The notion that travel inherently leads to wisdom is questioned, as modern travel can sometimes be superficial and disruptive rather than enlightening. The idea that avoiding discussion leads to resolution is also challenged, as unresolved issues can fester over time.
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