Quote by Miriam Beard

Wherever we go, across the Pacific or Atlantic, we meet, not similarity so much as 'the bizarre'. Things astonish us, when we travel, that surprise nobody else.

Wherever we go, across the Pacific or Atlantic, we meet, not

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that when we travel to different places, we often encounter things that seem unusual or strange to us, but are seen as completely normal by the local people. It emphasizes the subjective nature of perception and how our own cultural background influences our perspective. It also suggests that the world is full of diversity and differing perspectives, which can sometimes surprise and astonish us when we encounter them in our travels.

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By Miriam Beard

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