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.
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"They are a very gluttonous people, and they eat and drink without measure, and they are always intoxicated."
"They are a very cruel and bloodthirsty people, and they delight in war and slaughter."
"The people of Arabia are very treacherous, and they are great thieves."
"They have no pity or compassion, and they rejoice in the sufferings of others."
"They have a kind of bird that is so beautiful that it is like a jewel."
From 'The Travels of Marco Polo', reflecting on the purpose of his return and the documentation of his journeys.
Date: c. 1300
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