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Cities Quote by Clive Barker

“We have great cities to visit: New York and Washington, Paris and London; and further east, and older than any of these, the legendary city of Samarkand, whose crumbling palaces and mosques still welcome travelers on the Silk road. Weary of cities? Then we’ll take to the wilds. To the islands of…” quote by Clive Barker
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“We have great cities to visit: New York and Washington, Paris and London; and further east, and older than any of these, the legendary city of Samarkand, whose crumbling palaces and mosques still welcome travelers on the Silk road. Weary of cities? Then we’ll take to the wilds. To the islands of Hawaii and the mountains of Japan, to forests where Civil War dead still lie, and stretches of sea no mariner ever crossed. They all have their poetry: the glittering cities and the ruined, the watery wastes and the dusty; I want to show you them all. I want to show you everything.”

Clive Barker

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Throat of the World” (fictional excerpt) by Clive Barker, 2005

The world offers diverse wonders—from historic cities to untamed wilderness—each with its own poetic beauty, urging us to explore all experiences.

In simple terms: Travel reveals varied beauty.

Key Takeaway

Seek both culture and nature.

Themes

travel exploration history nature poetry

Mood

inspired curious

Type

descriptive motivational

When to use this quote

  • city tours
  • mountain hikes
  • historical sites
  • remote islands

Key Concepts

cultural appreciation adventure

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which place calls to you most?
  • How do you balance comfort with adventure?
A Different Perspective

Travel can be overwhelming and costly.

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