An Englishman bears with patience any ridicule which foreigners cast upon him. John Bull never laughs so loudly as when he laughs at himself; but the Americans are nationally sensitive and cannot endure that good-humoured raillery which jests at their weaknesses and foibles. Isabella Bird americanbearbull share on social
A traveller must buy his own experience, and success or failure depends mainly on personal idiosyncrasies. Isabella Bird buydependexperience Change image and share on social
Writing generally, it may be said that in design, roof, and general aspect, Japanese Buddhist temples are all alike. The sacred architectural idea expresses itself in nearly the same form always. Isabella Bird alikearchitecturalaspect Change image and share on social
I went to the States with that amount of prejudice which seems the birthright of every English person, but I found that, under the knowledge of the Americans which can be attained by a traveller mixing in society in every grade, these prejudices gradually melted away. Isabella Bird americanamountattain share on social
Surely one advantage of traveling is that, while it removes much prejudice against foreigners and their customs, it intensifies tenfold one's appreciation of the good at home, and, above all, of the quietness and purity of English domestic life. Isabella Bird advantageappreciationcustom share on social
