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“Spirit can go anywhere. In fact, it has to go places so it can change and emerge like in the migrations. That's the whole idea.”

Book:BLUE HIGHWAYS Revisited

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BLUE HIGHWAYS Revisited

This book is a revised edition of the original travelogue that takes readers on an intimate exploration of the lesser-traveled roads of the United States. The author shares personal anecdotes and observations, capturing the essence of American life and the beauty of its natural and cultural landscapes. more

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William Least Heat-Moon

William Least Heat-Moon is an American writer known for his distinctive travel literature and geographical writing. His works often blend personal experience, history, and local characteristics, making them popular among readers. more

“An American in London...cannot but be impressed and charmed by the city. The momumentality of Washington, the thriving business of New York, the antique intimacy of Boston, plus a certain spacious and open feeling reminiscent of Denver and San Francisco-all these he finds combined for his pleasure.”

Feelings Certain Pleasure Cities New York London Intimacy Plus Impressed Boston San Francisco Antiques Charmed Denver

Author:John Updike

“I can see the use and value of religion, just as I can see the use of mud wrestling, yoga, astronomy and sadomasochism. but I reject the idea that you can't be a deep human being without it or any of them.”

Humans I Can Ideas Use Values Human Beings Yoga Astronomy Rejects Wrestling Mud

Author:Brian Eno

“Home has become such a scattered, damaged, various concept in our present travails. There is so much to yearn for. There are so few rainbows any more.”

Home Concepts Various Rainbow

Book:East, West: Stories

Source: East, West: Stories

“We have come to think of taking offence as a fundamental right. We value very little more highly than our rage, which gives us, in our opinion, the moral high ground. From there we can shoot down at our enemies and inflict heavy fatalities.”

Thinking Giving Littles Values Moral Opinion Enemy Fundamentals Heavy Rage Offence Fatality High Ground Moral High Ground