He feared at certain moments that the only new knowledge he would take away from this country was learning how to swim and use the telephone.

Damon Galgut
He feared at certain moments that the only new knowledge...
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A great man, I believe that many people fear that they will not take away anything after their time abroad. It is true that they may not be able to speak another language, understand the culture, or know how to navigate around the city; however, they might learn skills that will make them better men and women. A true reflection of the world is that many people only know how to swim and use the telephone.

Source: Arctic Summer

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