Quote by Herman Hesse

Until 1914 I loved to travel I often went to Italy and once spent a few months in India. Since then I have almost entirely abandoned travelling, and I have not been outside of Switzerland for over ten years.

Until 1914 I loved to travel I often went to Italy and once

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a significant shift in their attitude towards traveling. Initially, they had a strong passion for exploring new places and had even ventured to various countries such as Italy and India. However, since the year 1914 (likely referring to the outbreak of World War I), the speaker's enthusiasm for travel waned, to the point that they have refrained from leaving Switzerland for over a decade. It implies that a profound event or change in circumstances caused the speaker to abandon their love for traveling and adopt a more stationary lifestyle.

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