Quote by Kenneth Grahame

Glorious, stirring sight! The poetry of motion! The real way to travel! The only way to travel! Here today -- in next week tomorrow! Villages skipped, towns and cities jumped -- always somebody else's horizons! O bliss! O poop-poop! O my! O my!

Glorious, stirring sight! The poetry of motion! The real way

Summary

This quote captures the exhilaration and sensationalism of traveling. It expresses a sense of awe and excitement, embracing the idea that there is something magical and liberating about being constantly on the move. The exclamation of "O bliss! O poop-poop! O my! O my!" reflects the speaker's sheer joy and delight in experiencing the world through travel, highlighting the belief that it is the most glorious and essential way to explore, leaving behind the mundane and leaping into extraordinary adventures.

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By Kenneth Grahame

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