As the Spanish proverb says, "He who would bring home the wealth
of the Indies must carry the wealth read more

As the Spanish proverb says, "He who would bring home the wealth
of the Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him." So
it is in traveling: a man must carry knowledge with him, if he
would bring home knowledge.

Let observation with observant view,
Observe mankind from China to Peru.

Let observation with observant view,
Observe mankind from China to Peru.

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no
path and leave a trail.

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no
path and leave a trail.

I am fevered with the sunset,
I am fretful with the bay,
For the wander-thirst is on read more

I am fevered with the sunset,
I am fretful with the bay,
For the wander-thirst is on me
And my soul is in Cathay.

And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he
said, I have been a read more

And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he
said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.

A wise traveler never despises his own country.
[It., Un viaggiatore prudente non disprezza mai il suo paese.]

A wise traveler never despises his own country.
[It., Un viaggiatore prudente non disprezza mai il suo paese.]

Traveling is no fool's errand to him who carries his eyes and
itinerary along with him.

Traveling is no fool's errand to him who carries his eyes and
itinerary along with him.

The wonders of each region view,
From frozen Lapland to Peru.

The wonders of each region view,
From frozen Lapland to Peru.

Let observation with extensive view,
Survey mankind from China to Peru;
Remark each anxious toil, each eager read more

Let observation with extensive view,
Survey mankind from China to Peru;
Remark each anxious toil, each eager strife,
And watch the busy scenes of crowded life.