Alive Quote by Jane Wilson-Howarth

Living in a rural setting exposes you to so many marvelous things - the natural world and the particular texture of small-town life, and…

— Susan Orlean

Over the years, one comes to measure a place, too, not just for the beauty it may give, the balminess of its breezes, the…

— Barry Lopez

China is a place where you can experience two very contrasting things coexisting. First, the rich, cultural history of the country - and, second,…

— Ma Yansong

During the long process of history, by relying on our own diligence, courage and wisdom, Chinese people have opened up a good and beautiful…

— Xi Jinping

If you look at ancient Chinese culture, and depictions of it, the relationship between people and nature was very different. It almost felt as…

— Jia Zhangke

Nothing can compare to my experience in China. My situation is fortunate because I actually love it there, and I love it because of…

— Stephon Marbury

During the tour of 'Circulations,' we spent a lot of time in Canadian Chinatowns. I was fascinated by the idea that you can cross…

— Robert Lepage

“there is something more to be experienced by staying longer in the outdoors than just proving to the world that you can. It's something…

— Phoebe Smith

Places come to exist in our imaginations because of stories, and so do we. When we reach for a "sense of place," we posit…

— William Kittredge

People need immediate places to refresh, reinvent themselves. Our surroundings built and natural alike, have an immediate and a continuing effect on the way…

— Tony Hiss

“I've wanted to find out as much about China as I could. But that China is only my China. Not any China I can…

— Haruki Murakami

A new environment encourages us to be more mindful and present, as we're more likely to notice and appreciate new surroundings.

— Michael Klim