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What a large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life by him who interests his heart in every thing, and who, having eyes to see, what time and chance are perpetually holding out to him as he

What a large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life by him who interests his heart in every thing, and who, having eyes to see, what time and chance are perpetually holding out to him as he journeyeth on his way, misses nothing he can fairly lay his hands on.

Laurence Sterne
Adventure, Eye, Heart
Laurence Sterne (1832). “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman”, p.260

Chance is the providence of adventurers.

Laurence Sterne
Inspirational, Adventure, Chance

A large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life, by him who interests his heart in everything.

Laurence Sterne
Life, Heart, Adventure
Laurence Sterne (1832). “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman”, p.260

Tis going, I own, like the Knight of the Woeful Countenance, in quest of melancholy adventures--but I know not how it is, but I am never so perfectly conscious of the existence of a soul within me, as when I am entangled in them.

Laurence Sterne
Adventure, Knights, Soul
Laurence Sterne, Melvyn New, Geoffrey Day (2006). “A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy: And, Continuation of the Bramine's Journal : with Related Texts”, p.156, Hackett Publishing

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