Pico Iyer Quotes

A collection of quotes by Pico Iyer.

Pico Iyer is a British-born essayist, author, and travel writer known for his poignant reflections on modern life and cross-cultural experiences. Born in Oxford, England in 1957, he spent his childhood between England, California, and India. Iyer's works include numerous travel books, essays, and novels, often tackling themes of identity, belonging, and spirituality. He has been associated with prestigious publications such as Time, The New York Times, and National Geographic, and has received multiple awards for his insightful and lyrical prose. With a deep understanding of global cultures, Iyer's writing continues to inspire and enlighten readers around the world.

We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next

We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves. We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate. We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the globe whose riches are differently dispersed. And we travel, in essence, to become young fools again- to slow time down and get taken in, and fall in love once more.

Pico Iyer

Love Travel Inspirational Self Awareness

My Christmas present to myself each year is to see how much

My Christmas present to myself each year is to see how much air travel can open up the world and take me to places as far from sheltered California and Japan as possible.

Pico Iyer

Travel

American dreams are strongest in the hearts of those who hav

American dreams are strongest in the hearts of those who have seen America only in their dreams.

Pico Iyer

America