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Elizabeth Drew

Too often travel, instead of broadening the mind, merely lengthens the conversation.

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Elizabeth Drew means that traveling doesn't always lead to new ideas or deeper understanding, but sometimes just adds more stories or small talk without real insight. Instead of expanding perspectives, it can simply make people talk more without changing their views.

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