A Francis Bacon quote: What do you think of this?

Ireland
April 20, 2007 6:05am CST
"If a man be gracious and couteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world, and that his heart is no island cut off from other lands, but a continent that joins them." Mr Bacon lived from 1561-1626, and I believe his comment was very astute. Do you agree with his statement, and do you try to live as a 'citizen of the world'?
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gberlin
@gberlin (3836)
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20 Apr 07
I do agree with this statement as it reflects what Jesus told us to do. As ease of communication and travel increase we will become citizens of the world not just are own country!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (121083)
• United States
20 Apr 07
Thank you for bringing this quotation to our attention. I love this quote. I would like to think I live as a citizen of the world. However, I know there is room for improvement. I guess it's all part of bettering yourself as a person. Too often, we are shortsighted (me included) in our wishes for improvement for ourselves.
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Woodpigeon
@Woodpigeon (3710)
• Ireland
20 Apr 07
I love it too and think it is a very important concept that not enough people embrace. I figure this is going to be another of my weird freak-o discussions that no one is going to like, though.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (121083)
• United States
22 Apr 07
People with weird freak discussions are more interesting people, WoodPigeon. So congratulations, you are unique and better for it!
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Woodpigeon
@Woodpigeon (3710)
• Ireland
23 Apr 07
Thanks ambiepam, that is nice fo you to say so! I just found the History interest section and cane be as weird and freakish as I like over there, I think!