Often, before returning home, I would take a long and roundabout way and pass by the peaceful ramparts from where I had glimpses of other provinces, and a sight of the distant country. Pierre Loti countrydistantglimpse Change image and share on social
I am sure that the sad days and happenings were rare, and that I lived the joyous and careless life of other children; but just because the happy days were so habitual to me they made no impression upon my mind, and I can no longer recall them. Pierre Loti carelesschildday share on social
I still went to church regularly every Sunday; that is we all went there together. I reverenced the family pew where we had assembled for so many years; and apart from that reason I hold it dear because it is associated in my memory with my mother. Pierre Loti assemblechurchdear share on social
And all around is the desert; a corner of the mournful kingdom of sand. Pierre Loti cornerdesertkingdom Change image and share on social
It seems to me that it will be very wearisome to be a man. Pierre Loti manwearisome Change image and share on social
I am surprised that I cannot recall whether my desire to become a minister transformed itself into a wish to lead the more militant life of missionary, by a slow process or suddenly. Pierre Loti desireleadlife Change image and share on social
It is said that many children who live in the central provinces, away from the ocean, have a great longing to see it. I who had never been away from the monotonous country surrounding us looked forward eagerly to seeing the mountains. Pierre Loti centralchildcountry share on social
I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head. But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it. Pierre Loti consciousnessdaydelicious share on social
My books were always full of ink blots, always stained and covered with smeared sketches and pictures, which one draws idly when his attention wanders from his task. Pierre Loti attentionblotbook Change image and share on social
Through the study of fossils I had already been initiated into the mysteries of prehistoric creations. Pierre Loti creationfossilinitiate Change image and share on social
