Quotes About Exploration

The delights of self-discovery are always available.

Things don't turn up in this world until somebody turns them up.

Sex is the great amateur art.

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters.

All I had to do was keep turning left.

Don't let go of the vine.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Great men have not been concerned with fame. The joy of achievement that comes from finding something new in the universe is by far their greatest joy.

Everyone has a talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark places where it leads.

Taste is the enemy of creativeness.

The possibilities for tomorrow are usually beyond our expectations.

Curiosity is a lust of the mind.

The fundamental fact about the Greek was that he had to use his mind. The ancient priests had said 'Thus far and no farther. We set the limits of thought.' The Greek said, 'All things are to be examined and called into question. There are no limits set on thought.'

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

As the Spanish proverb says, 'He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies, must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.' So it is with traveling. A man must carry knowledge with him if he would bring home knowledge.

As the Spanish proverb says, "He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him." So it is in traveling: a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge.

Good company in a journey makes the way to seem the shorter.

Imagination is the highest kite that can fly.

One of your most powerful inner resources is your own creativity. Be willing to try on something new and play the game full-out.

It's time we put thoughts of lack behind us. It's time for us to discover the secrets of the stars, to sail to an uncharted land, to open up a new heaven where our spirits can soar.

One of the most adventurous things left is to go to bed, for no one can lay a hand on our dreams.

Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.

Westward, Ho!

If you can teach me a new word, I'll walk all the way to China to get it.