“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine was a Christian bishop of the Hippo Regius, now known as Annaba in Algeria. He lived in the 4th and 5th centuries CE and his writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and philosophy.
As a book lover and a keen traveller, this quote resonates with me on multiple levels.
I took this photo on a day out in London with fellow amateur photographers. This colonnade is part of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London. I was mesmerised by the lines of light and shadow cast by the beautiful stone pillars.
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That is a delightful quote, it certainly resonates with me. How can we consider ourselves knowledgeable if we do not explore and experience other countries and cultures?
Totally agree. It’s so easy to become insular in one’s views and thinking patterns!
You can tell the difference between people who read and those who do not, and those who travel and those who do not. There’s breadth of view and curiosity – plus an open mindedness not to judge too hard.
Yes, I think it’s the realisation and understanding that morality isn’t absolute. That what is considered taboo or disgusting in one’s own culture is not considered so by another culture, and vice versa. This can be such a good reminder to have an open mind and to be less black and white about everything.
This is so, so true!
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Dear Kavey,
I am loving your travel quotes!
This is, so far, my favourite.
“Travel broadens the mind”, I’ve heard said.
Saint Augustine puts it even better.
with love
Snigdha
Thanks Snig, yes it’s a lovely way of expressing it.
I have this quote on my bulletin board at my desk. SO true.
It’s such a wonderful way of expressing the idea, isn’t it?