I believe it was God's will that we should come back, so that men might know the things that are in the world, since, as we have said in the first chapter of this book, no other man, Christian or Saracen, Mongol or pagan, has explored so much of the world as Messer Marco, son of Messer Niccolo Polo, great and noble citizen of the city of Venice.
— Marco Polo Medieval

Explorer

Share:

Details

Context

From 'The Travels of Marco Polo', reflecting on the purpose of his return and the documentation of his journeys.

Date / Period

c. 1300

Category

Philosophical

Source

https://www.azquotes.com/quote/1039809

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

1 source

More from Marco Polo

"The Great Khan has a vast palace all roofed with gold and silver, and decorated with dragons and beasts and birds."

Strange & Unusual

"The people of Persia are very handsome, but they are great liars and cheats."

Controversial

"They are a very backward people, and they have no knowledge of any useful arts or crafts."

Controversial

"The people of China are very cleanly in their persons, and they eat with chopsticks."

Controversial

"The city is beyond dispute the finest and the noblest in the world."

Strange & Unusual
View all sayings from Marco Polo

Get This Quote on Merchandise

Premium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.

Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products