“Although I'm not fluent in sign language by a long way, I could have a fairly decent conversation.” Quote by Paul Theroux
“Extensive traveling induces a feeling of encapsulation, and travel, so broadening at first, contracts the mind.” MindFirstsFeelingsTravelContractsFunny TravelTravel And Tourism Book:The Great Railway Bazaar Source: The Great Railway Bazaar
“It's only when you're alone that you realize where you are. You have nothing to fall back on except your own resources.” FallRealizingResourcesWhere You AreFall Back Author:Paul Theroux
“The people of Hong Kong are criticized for only being interested in business, but it's the only thing they've been allowed to do.” PeopleHong Kong Author:Paul Theroux
“There are probably more annoying things than being hectored about African development by a wealthy Irish rock star in a cowboy hat, but I can't think of one at the moment.” ThinkingI CanMomentsStarsRocksDevelopmentHatsWealthyAnnoyingCowboyRock StarCowboy HatAnnoying Things Author:Paul Theroux
“I don't think I've ever seen a person having a serious conversation on a cellphone. It's like a kiddie thing, a complete time waster.” ThinkingPersonsSeriousConversationCellphone Author:Paul Theroux
“I think that love isn't what you think it is when you're in your twenties or even thirties.” ThinkingTwenties Author:Paul Theroux
“I'm constantly running across people who have never heard of books I think they should read.” PeopleThinkingShouldBookRunningHeard Author:Paul Theroux
“My house is a place I have spent many years improving to the point where I have no desire to leave it.” YearsDesireHouseImproving Author:Paul Theroux
“People talk about the pain of writing, but very few people talk about the pleasure and satisfaction.” PeopleWritingPainPleasureSatisfaction Author:Paul Theroux