it takes all kinds to make a world

== English == === Alternative forms === it takes all kinds it takes all sorts it takes all sorts to make a world it takes all types it takes all types to make a world === Etymology === Calque of Spanish de todos ha de haber en el mundo (“There must be of all [types] in the world”), Miguel de Cervantes, El ingenioso caballero Don Quijote de la Mancha, Capítulo VI, 1615 (Don Quixote, Volume 2, Chapter VI); translated 1620, Shelton, as "In the world there must surely be of all sorts." and appeared in various forms thereafter. === Pronunciation === === Proverb === it takes all kinds to make a world (idiomatic) Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike; an expression of surprise at a person or people's eccentricity. He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds to make a world. ==== Usage notes ==== It takes all kinds and its variants generally express amazement about a difference, while sayings such as different strokes for different folks and variety is the spice of life generally connote acceptance of that difference. ==== Translations ==== === See also === different strokes for different folks horses for courses variety is the spice of life vive la différence