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Quote by Alexandre de Rhodes
I have not traveled to be rich, to be learned, or to entertain myself.
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Understanding this quote
The speaker says travel was not undertaken to gain wealth, acquire learning, or seek entertainment. The sentence defines the journey by rejecting these familiar purposes, while leaving its true purpose unstated. Its emphasis is on what travel was not meant to provide.
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- Review of Culture, Cultural Institute of Macau
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- Article
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“Ja, wij gaan naar Tokio.”
What Hands Remember
When a self-service kiosk threatens her market stall, Tessa tries to save her work by teaching others. Her first lessons go badly—until a damaged recipe book helps her understand what knowledge needs in order to last.
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