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Nathaniel Hawthorne

It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Spending time with people who have different interests and talents helps a person grow morally and intellectually. It challenges him to understand and value perspectives beyond his own experience.

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