We can travel longer, night and day, without losing our spirits than almost any persons we ever met.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hayes claims he and his companions can endure long travels without losing morale better than most others.
- In plain terms
- We can travel a lot without getting tired or upset unlike most people.
- What can you take from it?
- Endurance and good spirits make long journeys manageable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps spirits high during travel?
- How do you measure endurance?
Another view
Physical health does not guarantee emotional resilience in all travelers.
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