“I am sure that instinctively we wish to be everything, to possess it-why cut the rose or marry the man, otherwise?”
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Ella Maillart
Ella Maillart, born on February 20, 1903, and died on March 27, 1997, was a renowned traveler and writer. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound insight into Asian cultures. more
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“I refuse to imprison our acts in the rigid mould of sentences.”
“I wanted to learn a few foreign languages, and therefore I had to go abroad.”
“Only when one is able to grasp wideness can one possess it.”
“When I look at something, it is certain that for an instant I am one with what I see.”
“That idea of escapism... these words could sum up my life.”
“The state of minds vary according to the angle under which one examines them.”
“When the heart speaks, its language is the same under all latitudes.”