Abroad Quote by Shirley Hazzard
“Going to Europe, someone had written, was about as final as going to heaven. A mystical passage to another life, from which no-one returned the same. Those returning in such ships were invincible, for they had managed it and could reflect ever after on Anne Hathaway's Cottage or the Tower of London with a confidence that did generate at Sydney. There was nothing mythic at Sydney; momentous objects, beings and events all occurred abroad or in the elsewhere of books.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Transit of Venus” (1980) by Shirley Hazzard
Travel transforms people, granting them a new, invincible perspective after confronting the unknown.
In simple terms: Travel changes you forever.
Key Takeaway
Embrace journeys for growth.
Themes
travel
transformation
identity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- study abroad
- spiritual retreats
- career relocation
Key Concepts
existentialism
mythic journey
Questions to Reflect On
- How has travel reshaped you?
- What fears arise when returning home?
A Different Perspective
Not all journeys lead to empowerment; some cause loss.
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