The world is no longer closed ...

The world is no longer closed to us in the way it was in the past - present generations have unparalleled access to pretty much all corners of the globe.
 Edgar Guest

Quotes from the same author

The proof of a man is the danger test, That shows him up at his worst or best.
 Edgar Guest
But here in the struggle for fame and pelf I want to be able to like myself. I don't want to look at myself and know That I'm bluster and buff and empty show.
 Edgar Guest
I want to be able, as days go by, always to look myself straight in the eye.
 Edgar Guest
Away from the tumult of motor and mill I want to be care-free; I want to be still! I'm weary of doing things; weary of words I want to be one with the blossoms and birds.
 Edgar Guest
If you never take a chance, you will never be defeated - but you will never accomplish anything either.
 Edgar Guest