Quote by Ella Maillart

Every time I took a long leave from home, I felt as if I were going to conquer the world. Or rather, take possession of what is my birthright, my inheritance.

Every time I took a long leave from home, I felt as if I wer

Summary

This quote suggests that when the speaker leaves their home for an extended period, they experience a sense of empowerment and determination. They feel as if they have the ability to achieve great things - symbolized by conquering the world. It also implies a deep connection to their origins and a belief that they deserve to claim what rightfully belongs to them - metaphorically referred to as their birthright or inheritance. This quote encapsulates a strong sense of ambition and a desire to assert oneself in the world.

Topics

By Ella Maillart

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Who has suffered? The families of the dead, no doubt. But a

Who has suffered? The families of the dead, no doubt. But a greater loss was inflicted on Pakistan because, as I said, we lost the pillars of our society.

Pervez Musharraf

I always try to keep the circumstances in my life fresh. I l

I always try to keep the circumstances in my life fresh. I like to change the physical environment I live in, change the people around me and try to experience things for the first time. I think that keeps one on their toes, creatively and spiritually.

Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possesse

Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without Ferocity, and all the Virtues of Man without his Vices. This praise, which would be unmeaning Flattery, if inscribed over human ashes, is but a just Tribute to the Memory of BOATSWAIN, a Dog.

John Cam Hobhouse

If Christ can die in a barn, I think the death of a human in

If Christ can die in a barn, I think the death of a human in a van is not so bad.

Humans, unlike Jedi, are powerfully afraid of rejection. We

Humans, unlike Jedi, are powerfully afraid of rejection. We do not survive well alone, so humans as a species are especially vulnerable to thoughts that make us afraid the rest of the tribe will desert us to die a sad, lonely death.

Stephen Richards

Self Help Motivational Confidence Empowerment Jedi Self Confidence

Reality is easy. It's deception that's the hard work.

Reality is easy. It's deception that's the hard work.

In reality there are as many religions as there are individu

In reality there are as many religions as there are individuals.

I'm sure not afraid of success and I've learned not to be af

I'm sure not afraid of success and I've learned not to be afraid of failure. The only thing I'm afraid of now is of being someone I don't like much.

Keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.

Keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.

Sticks and stones may break your bones but words can break h

Sticks and stones may break your bones but words can break hearts.

Humor Funny Love Comedy Hurt

A person is always startled when he hears himself called old

A person is always startled when he hears himself called old for the first time.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Do something every day that you don't want to do. This is th

Do something every day that you don't want to do. This is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.