When God gave men tongues, he never dreamed that they would want to talk about the Himalayas; there are consequently no words in the… — Sara Jeannette Duncan Copy Share Image
Ah, the camel of Cairo! ... He went quietly and comfortably through the narrowest lanes and the densest crowds by the mere force of… — Sara Jeannette Duncan Copy Share Image
Human beings aren't orchids; we must draw something from the soil we grow in. — Sara Jeannette Duncan Copy Share Image
We often say that we fear no invasion from the south, but the armies of the south have already crossed the border - American enterprise, American capital is taking rapid possession of our mines and our water power, our oil areas and our timber limits. — Sara Jeannette Duncan Copy Share
If you have anything to tell me of importance, for God's sake begin at the end. — Sara Jeannette Duncan Copy Share Image
Englishmen have a genius for looking uncomfortable. Their feelings are terribly mixed up with their personal appearance. — Sara Jeannette Duncan Copy Share Image
Why is it that when people have no capacity for private usefulness they should be so anxious to serve the public? — Sara Jeannette Duncan Copy Share Image
I know Americans talk a great deal about the price of things - more, I consider, than is entertaining, sometimes! — Sara Jeannette Duncan Copy Share Image
It is also possible, I believe, if one lives in India long enough, to come across a globe-trotter who is modest and teachable, but… — Sara Jeannette Duncan Copy Share Image
