Who said “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no…”?

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It's credited to Jawaharlal Nehru, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.”
— Jawaharlal Nehru
DisputedNo reliable early source found for Jawaharlal Nehru. · evidenceAdventure

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APA

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” [Quotation attributed to Jawaharlal Nehru]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3531-we-live-in-a-wonderful-world-that-is/

MLA

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” Attributed to Jawaharlal Nehru. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3531-we-live-in-a-wonderful-world-that-is/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” Attributed to Jawaharlal Nehru. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3531-we-live-in-a-wonderful-world-that-is/.

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