“There are many ways of seeing the world.”

—  Michael Palin , book Around the World in 80 Days

Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days (1989)
Context: There are many ways of seeing the world. You can hang upside down from a meteor, volunteer to be the fourth stage of a three-stage rocket, or simply get in a balloon and keep going. But if it's sheer, unadulterated discomfort you're looking for, just stay on land.

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