Holiday Quote by Ben Crystal
““The daily mantra of these single-minded individuals – that ‘the sea is there to be swum in, and must be conquered’ – is one that is frequently adopted by any Brits on holiday in the UK. Well, for the first day of the holiday, anyway. C””
About This Quote
Source Article: Travel column, 2020
He mocks the British holiday mindset of conquering the sea, noting it fades after the first day.
In simple terms: Brits view the sea as a challenge to conquer, briefly.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fleeting tourist attitudes.
Themes
travel
culture
mindset
Mood
observational
lighthearted
Type
cultural
humorous
When to use this quote
- tourism
- coastal visits
- group travel
Key Concepts
conquest
temporary enthusiasm
holiday behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we seek conquest in leisure?
- How can travel be more reflective?
A Different Perspective
Not all travelers share this mindset.
![“[Nature said] The sea shall disjoin the people [of England] from others, and knit them to a fierce nationality. It shall give them markets on every side. Long time I will keep them on their feet, by poverty, border-wars . . . seafaring . . .” quote by Marsilio Ficino](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/51e/marsilio-ficino-20663_borders_nature-said-the-sea-shall-disjoin-the-pe_2497332.jpg)
![“They [in the northern country] had, as well, invented a holiday called Thanksgiving, which Ruby had only recently got news of, but from what she gathered its features to be, she found it to contain the mark of a tainted culture. To be thankful on just the one day.” quote by Charles Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3bb/charles-frazier-3165_holiday_they-in-the-northern-country-had-as-well_14504.jpg)
![“Time takes no holiday. It does not roll idly by, but through our senses works its own wonders in the mind. Time came and went from one day to the next; in its coming and its passing it brought me other hopes and other memories. [quoted in Peter Brown, Augustine of Hippo, p. 54]” quote by Augustine of Hippo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c2/augustine-of-hippo-2589_change_time-takes-no-holiday-it-does-not-roll-i_22609.jpg)