Travel has a way of humbling you
"Traveling makes one modest -- you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world."
--Gustave Flaubert, Flaubert in Egypt
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"Traveling makes one modest -- you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world."
--Gustave Flaubert, Flaubert in Egypt
2011-09-15 09:49
[...] Travel has a way of humbling you “Traveling makes one modest — you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” –Gustave Flaubert, Flaubert in Egypt (1849) via Vagablogging [...]
2011-09-15 09:50
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2011-09-16 06:33
I wish...usually most tourists I have seen in my life have been noisy, rude, or just plain weird (myself most likely included !) ! I think I am starting to understand why the Norwegians, in spite of having one of the prettiest countries in the world, are ambivalent about advertising it too much for tourism !
2011-09-29 11:35
What a great quote! Anytime I feel too important, I know it's time for a vacation. Traveling makes you humble, appreciative and happy once again.
2011-09-30 14:18
When I started traveling (back when Fish had long tails and ruled the world) there were still a lot of hippies running around. They made garden-variety tourists look good by comparison.
When I started to think seriously about travel, I made a great fuss over the distinction between a traveler (good) and a tourist (pathetic). I still recognize the distinction, but do not think it as important as I once did.