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Freya Stark, born on January 31, 1893, and died on May 9, 1993, was a renowned British explorer. She is best known for her expeditions in the Middle East, where she conducted in-depth research on local culture, history, and geography.

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“Once divested of missionary virus, the cult of our gods gives no offence. It would be a peaceful age if this were recognized, and religion, Christian, communist or any other, were to rely on practice and not on conversion for her growth.”

Ifs Giving Would Be Age Christian Growth Practice Conversion Peaceful Rely Communist Missionary Cult Viruses Offence Religion Christian

Book:The Journey's Echo: Selections

Source: The Journey's Echo: Selections

“... I want to be one of those people who are always to be found at home, nice restful people whom everybody likes because they give a feeling of permanence to this rushing world.”

People World Want Giving Feelings Home Found Nice Likes Rushing Permanence Restful

Book:Letters: New worlds for old, 1943-46

Source: Letters: New worlds for old, 1943-46

“Travel does what good novelists also do to the life of everyday, placing it like a picture in a frame or a gem in its setting, so that the intrinsic qualities are made more clear. Travel does this with the very stuff that everyday life is made of, giving to it the sharp contour and meaning of art.”

Source: The Journey's Echo: Selections

“We love those people who give with humility, or who accept with ease.”

People Giving Accepting Humility Humble Ease

Author:Freya Stark

“There is generosity in giving, but gentleness in receiving.”

Giving Generosity Receiving Gentleness

Author:Freya Stark

About the Author

Born: January 31, 1893
Died: May 9, 1993
Known for: Explorer
Quotes: 126

Books & Sources

The Journey's Echo: SelectionsRelated source material

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Ionia: A QuestRelated source material

Letters: New worlds for old, 1943-46Related source material

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