Quote by Hilaire Belloc

I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.

I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled the di

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a distinction between wandering and traveling. Wandering is described as aimless and done for the sake of distraction or passing time, whereas traveling is purposeful and brings fulfillment. It implies that traveling involves a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and enrichment in life, as opposed to aimlessly roaming without a clear destination or objective.

By Hilaire Belloc

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