“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.”
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Hawthorne, N. (n.d.). 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. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/10503-it-contributes-greatly-towards-a-mans-moral-and/
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Hawthorne, Nathaniel. “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.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/10503-it-contributes-greatly-towards-a-mans-moral-and/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Hawthorne, Nathaniel. “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.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/10503-it-contributes-greatly-towards-a-mans-moral-and/.