Trenton Lee StewartMay your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home.
About This Quote
In this English proverb, the author is telling his child to get out of the house more. He knows that he’ll become closer to his child when they have adventures together. The family bond is strengthened when you have an adventure together, and you’re forced to rely on each other for safety and comfort.
Source: The Mysterious Benedict Society And The Perilous Journey
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