I have found a dream of beauty at which one might look all one's life and sigh.

~ Isabella L. Bird

Isabella L. Bird Horseback Riding Mountains Travel

I sat down and knitted for some time - my usual resource under discouraging circumstances.

~ Isabella L. Bird

Isabella L. Bird Knitting Stress Travel

Everything suggests a beyond.

~ Isabella L. Bird

Isabella L. Bird Everything Place Travel

In traveling, there is nothing like dissecting people's statements, which are usually colored by their estimate of the powers or likings of the person spoken to, making all reasonable inquiries, and then pertinaciously but quietly carrying out one's own plans.

~ Isabella L. Bird

Isabella L. Bird Persistence Travel

Truly a good horse, good ground to gallop on, and sunshine, make up the sum of enjoyable travelling.

~ Isabella L. Bird

Isabella L. Bird Culture History Japan