it is a curious fact that camels walk more quickly and straighter to the sound of singing.

The perfect journey is never finished, the goal is always just across the next river, round the shoulder of the next mountain. There is always one more track to follow, one more mirage to explore.

It is true there is a scent in the desert, though there may be no flower or tree or blade of grass within miles. It is the essence of the untrodden, untarnished earth herself!

The desert has a subtle and a cruel charm. She destroys while she enthralls.

That is the charm of the map. It represents the other side of the horizon where everything is possible.

The laws all true wanderers obey are these: 'Thou shalt not eat nor drink more than thy share,' 'Thou shalt not lie about the places thou hast visited or the distances thou hast traversed.

The red sands of Marrakesh, sprawling at the foot of the Atlas like a wounded Leviathan.

the camels had strayed far in search of scarce grass. When collected, they displayed a fiendish ingenuity in throwing their loads and tangling themselves up in every possible strap.

There were twelve dishes of lamb cooked in different rich sauces, with a monster bowl of strange oddments, which I imagine also belonged to the private life of a sheep, floating in rich gravy.

The red sands of Marrakesh, sprawling at the foot of the Atlas like a wounded Leviathan....

Technology has not made humanity any wiser, it has only made us more dangerous.

Being happy on seeing others happy is happiness multiplied.

I think people's perception of a rich girl is literal, but metaphorically I embrace it as being rich in love, spirit, joy and religion. So it's not about money.

Every year I try to make adjustments and learn.

In general, what is written must be easy to read and easy to speak; which is the same.

It doesn't matter how much you make, what matters is what you become. Stay hungry.. Learn.. you'll become world-class

There's always someone who is trying to help.

My memory loves you… it asks about you all the time.

I am sarcastic and dry, but I also have a pretty huge zest for life.

He is a great leader by example. Someone whom I have always admired for his ability to remain balanced and have the sense of equanimity about his captaincy.