"I hail the seasons as they go, I woo the sunshine, brave the wind, I scan the lily and the rose, I nod to every noddi…"

"The country is crazy with barrenness, and the sea mocks it with its terrible beauty."

"A habit grew upon me of consulting the sea as soon as I rose in the morning. Its aspect decided how my day would be s…"

"The desolation of winter sustains our frail hopes. Nature is kindest then; she does not taunt us with fruition. It is…"

"Never does the soul feel so far from human life as when a man finds himself alone in the vistas of the moon, either i…"

"Comfort is tedious when it lasts too long."

"is credited with introducing into India the traditionally used by the s as elegant camping groounds. ... Not merely s…"

"In the first century , Roman warriors invaded Persia for power and plunder and were captivated by the s. Following hi…"

"The small and graceful with its solitary pink blossoms was … acquired from with the , often favored for its delicate …"

"The Taj Mahal is an unforgettable visual experience. With every change of light there appear subtle variations in the…"