Journeys are the midwives of thought. Few places are more conducive to…

Alain de Botton
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Journeys are the midwives of thought. Few places are more conducive to internal conversations than moving planes, ships or trains. ✨ Alain de Botton (2003). The Art of Travel, p.32, Penguin UK
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