When I crossed Asia with my friend Peter Fleming, we spoke to no one but each other during many months, and we covered exactly the same ground. Nevertheless my journey differed completely from his. Ella Maillart asiacompletelycover Change image and share on social
I wanted to learn a few foreign languages, and therefore I had to go abroad. Ella Maillart abroadforeignlanguage Change image and share on social
When I look at something, it is certain that for an instant I am one with what I see. Ella Maillart instant Change image and share on social
We must develop a deeper interest and greater understanding of the people we meet here or abroad. Like us, they are passengers on board that mysterious ship called life. Ella Maillart abroadboardcall Change image and share on social
The sooner we learn to be jointly responsible, the easier the sailing will be. Ella Maillart easyjointlylearn Change image and share on social
The benefits of the accomplished journey cannot be weighed in terms of perfect moments, but in terms of how this journey affects and changes our character. Ella Maillart accomplishaffectbenefit Change image and share on social
We want to feel that this earth is all ours, like our parents' house when we were children. Ella Maillart childearthfeel Change image and share on social
It is always our own self that we find at the end of the journey. The sooner we face that self, the better. Ella Maillart endfacefind Change image and share on social
The wideness of the horizon has to be inside us, cannot be anywhere but inside us, otherwise what we speak about is geographic distances. Ella Maillart distancegeographichorizon Change image and share on social
That idea of escapism... these words could sum up my life. Ella Maillart escapismidealife Change image and share on social
