Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu

We travelers are in very hard circumstances. If we say nothing but what has been said before us, we are dull and have observed nothing. If we tell anything new, we are laughed at as fabulous and romantic.

We travelers are in very hard circumstances. If we say nothi

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This quote highlights the challenging position of travelers. On one hand, if they only repeat what others have said, they are seen as uninteresting and lacking in personal observations. On the other hand, if they share something new and unique, they are met with skepticism and seen as exaggerating or making up stories. It speaks to the delicate balance that travelers must navigate in order to convey their experiences honestly and engagingly without being dismissed or disregarded.

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