Marco Polo quotes

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, traveler, and explorer who became famous for his journeys to Asia. His detailed accounts introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China. He inspired generations of adventurers with his vivid descriptions of distant lands. Here are 7 of his quotes:

I have not told half of what I saw. (Marco Polo)
Without stones there is no arch. View quote
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I speak and speak, ... but the listener retains only the words he is expecting. ... It is not the voice that commands the story: it is the ear. View quote
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I did not write half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed. View quote
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Here people was once used to be honourable: now they are all bad; they have kept one goodness: that they are greatest boozers. View quote
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You will hear it for yourself, and it will surely fill you with wonder. View quote
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The personal appearance of the Great Kaan, Lord of Lords, whose name is Cublay, is such as I shall now tell you. View quote
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Marco Polo

Marco Polo - Image
Occupation: Venetian Explorer
Born: September 8, 1254
Died: December 31, 1323
Quotes count: 7
Wikipedia: Marco Polo

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