Mary OliverLet me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers. Let me keep company always with those who say "Look! " and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads.
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Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers.Let me keep company always with those who say "Look!" and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads. This quote comes from an essay about William Wordsworth, in which he talks about his dislike of the "expert" type. Experts are people who think they know everything, so when someone approaches them with their questions or problems, they feel threatened and try to take the conversation in a direction that doesn't interest them. On the other hand, William thinks that people who are in awe of their own experiences are much more interesting to talk to than people who declare themselves experts, because they are open to new ideas and don't feel threatened by them.
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