The soul of a journey is liberty, perfect liberty, to think, feel, do just as one pleases

We go on a journey to be free of all impediments; to leave ourselves behind much more than to get rid of others

One of the pleasantest things in the world is going on a journey; but I like to go by myself. I can enjoy society in a room; but out of doors, nature is company enough for me. I am then never less alone than when alone.

A man knows his companion in a long journey and a little inn.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.
(1778 - 1830)

Books let us into their souls and lay open to us the secrets of our own."

[The Sick Chamber (The New Monthly Magazine , August 1830)]