Affair Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
““For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move; to feel the needs and hitches of our life more nearly; to come down off this feather-bed of civilization, and find the globe granite underfoot and strewn with cutting flints.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes (1879)
Travel is valued for its own sake, to experience life directly and feel the raw reality beyond civilization.
In simple terms: Travel for the experience, not destination.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic experiences.
Themes
travel
philosophy
self‑discovery
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- backpacking
- solo journeys
- urban escape
Key Concepts
existentialism
nature immersion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “feather‑bed of civilization” mean to you?
- How can you find raw reality in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Modern comforts may hinder deep engagement with the world.
