Freya Stark

Curiosity is the one thing invincible in Nature.

Pain and fear and hunger are effects of causes which can be foreseen and known: but sorrow is a debt which someone else makes for us.

To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.

Being famous gets me good concert tickets, good tables in restaurants, good seats at sporting events and that's really about it.

I used to have nightmares when I was a little kid that I woke up prematurely and opened all the Christmas presents. And then I would be so relieved when I woke up and I realized that I hadn't done it.