I had to live in the desert before I could understand the full value of grass in a green ditch.

I gained direct knowledge of the life of the poor in big towns: I have lived the narrowing mechanism of its conditioning and feared it.

We want to feel that this earth is all ours, like our parents' house when we were children.

Those who appreciate the ways of simple tribes, where every activity is direct and immediately understandable, are able to live among them.

There is only one valid species of voyage, which is walk towards the men.

I am convinced that to live is to travel towards the world's end.

Every time I took a long leave from home, I felt as if I were going to conquer the world. Or rather, take possession of what is my birthright, my inheritance.