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The traveler was active he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive he
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"The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing.""

- Daniel J. Boorstin

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This quote by Daniel J. Boorstin is a contrast between a tourist and a traveler. A traveler is somebody who is actively looking for brand-new experiences and people, while a traveler is somebody who is more passive and anticipates interesting things to happen to them. The tourist is willing to head out of their method to explore and find brand-new places, while the traveler is content to simply go sight-seeing. The traveler is more likely to have a special and memorable experience, while the tourist may not have as much of an impactful experience. The traveler is most likely to be open up to brand-new experiences and cultures, while the tourist may be more likely to adhere to what they understand.

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Daniel J. Boorstin This quote is written / told by Daniel J. Boorstin between October 1, 1914 and February 28, 2004. He was a famous Historian from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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