“A journey of observation must leave as much as possible to chance. Random movement is the best plan for maximum observation”

“A man who embarks on a journey must know when to end it.”

“Previous journeys in search of treasure have taught me that a zigzag strategy is the best way to get ahead.”

“Previous journeys had taught me the danger of taking too much stuff.”

“Calcutta's the only city I know where you are actively encouraged to stop strangers at random for a quick chat.”

“A journey, I reflected, is of no merit unless it has tested you.”

“On a hard jungle journey nothing is so important as having a team you can trust.”