Famous quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

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For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travels sake. The great affair is to move
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"For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move"

- Robert Louis Stevenson

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This quote by Robert Louis Stevenson speaks with the concept of travel as an end in itself. He recommends that the purpose of travel is not necessarily to get someplace, however to experience the journey itself. He emphasizes the value of motion and expedition, recommending that the act of traveling is the most fundamental part of the experience. He encourages us to take the time to appreciate the journey, instead of merely concentrating on the destination. This quote encourages us to take the time to explore and value the world around us, and to take pleasure in the journey itself. It advises us that the journey is often more crucial than the location, which the act of taking a trip can be a fulfilling experience in itself.

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Robert Louis Stevenson This quote is written / told by Robert Louis Stevenson between November 13, 1850 and December 3, 1894. He was a famous Writer from Scotland. The author also have 83 other quotes.

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