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Quote by Joseph Joubert

“Life is a country that the old have seen, and lived in. Those who have to travel through it can only learn from them.”

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Joseph Joubert was a French writer born on May 7, 1754, and died on May 4, 1824. Known for his profound philosophy and concise writing style, Joubert's works covered a wide range of topics including ethics, morality, and philosophy of life. more

“One of the special beauties of America is that it is the only country in the world where you are not advised to learn the language before entering. Before I ever set out for the United States, I asked a friend if I should study American. His answer was unequivocal. "On no account," he said. "The more English you sound, the more likely you are to be believed."”

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Author:Quentin Crisp

“Never play peek-a-boo with a child on a long plane trip. There's no end to the game. Finally I grabbed him by the bib and said, "Look, it's always gonna be me!"”

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Author:Rita Rudner

“When you're on a sleeper at night, take your pocketbook and put it in a sock under your pillow. That way, the next morning you won't forget your pocketbook cause you'll be looking for your sock.”

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Author:Ping Bodie

“Whenever I travel I like to keep the seat next to me empty. I found a great way to do it. When someone walks down the aisle and says to you, "Is someone sitting there?" just say, "No one except the Lord."”

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Author:Carol Leifer

“Once you see the drivers in Indonesia you understand why religion plays such a part in their lives.”

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Author:Erma Bombeck

“The modern American tourist now fills his experience with pseudo-events. He has come to expect both more strangeness and more familiarity than the world naturally offers. He has come to believe that he can have a lifetime of adventure in two weeks and all the thrills of risking his life without any real risk at all.”

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Author:Daniel J. Boorstin

“Travelling is the ruin of all happiness. There's no looking at a building here after seeing Italy.”

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Author:Fanny Burney

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