Quotes About Exploration

Confusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity.

Questions needed to be asked: What could happen if I did this? Is there any other way to think about this? What possibilities exist that I haven't thought of yet?

All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.

All mountain landscapes hold stories: the ones we read, the ones we dream, and the ones we create. -from the Editor's Note, The Alpinist (April 1, 2010)

Donald checked the box beside Venezuela on his list and kept scrolling down.

Across some of the harshest and most difficult terrain in the world, led by a man who already had a price on his head.

We enjoy doing science; why shouldn't we enjoy reading it?

flying boat was skirting

There was truly something special about the instances when one's eyes were opened to the magic of the Amazon basin.

Michael McCloskey

Even before he buried Frank, Charlie decided he'd stay with the outfit until it got to New Mexico Territory, draw his pay, and strike out for the gold camps around Silver City. He'd stake a claim and, if luck was with him, find a vein of silver or pan a stream filled with gold nuggets. If that didn't work out, he could always return to thieving for a stake and ride down into Old Mexico to avoid the law, or push on farther west to California.

Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains, by an Englishwoman named Isabella Bird.

Sometimes when you lose your way, you find YOURSELF." ? Mandy Hale Quote

The best things in life are usually found when you are not looking for them." ? Brian Tracy Quote

I walk the moonbeam roads a silver web connecting the many worlds of the Multiverse.

Don't worry about writing a book or getting famous or making money. Just lead an interesting life.

stories make you think and dream; books make you want to ask questions

Life must not be spent always hoping, always waiting. Life is for living. -Kensuke

And that is, if you want innovation, tell me where you want to go, but don't tell me how I must get there.

All I ever wanted was a world without maps.

Science was something that really caught my attention. It was something I really could sink my teeth into.

Ditto for the eleven people killed in Antelope Canyon. Venturing into these canyons during the afternoon or evening is significantly more risky.

Which direction?" Robard asked. "Robard," I said exasperated, "we need a boat. I believe boats are kept at or near the ocean.

I am not a great cook, I am not a great artist, but I love art, and I love food, so I am the perfect traveller.