Quotes By Ella Maillart

The usual channels of university studies or secretarial work did not appeal to me. I cherished difficult dreams through confidence in myself.

The benefits of the accomplished journey cannot be weighed in terms of perfect moments, but in terms of how this journey affects and changes our character.

I had to live in the desert before I could understand the full value of grass in a green ditch.

When the heart speaks, its language is the same under all latitudes.

When I crossed Asia with my friend Peter Fleming, we spoke to no one but each other during many months, and we covered exactly the same ground. Nevertheless my journey differed completely from his.

Shall we ever see the 10 million things of the universe simultaneously in order to be the all? I am convinced that to live is to travel towards the world's end.

When I look at something, it is certain that for an instant I am one with what I see.

Words are impotent to describe certain emotions.

Those who appreciate the ways of simple tribes, where every activity is direct and immediately understandable, are able to live among them.