An uncountable amount of soft sand grains, the sound of the waves rolling, the amazing sight of the water and the horizon meeting, perhaps a palm tree here and there and a seemingly infinite amount of sunshine. What’s not to like about the beach? We’ve compiled a list of 12 amazing quotes about the beach that’ll make you wish you were on one right now.

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“Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.” – Sarah Kay

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“At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun.” – Sandy Gingras

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“Every time I stand before a beautiful beach, its waves seem to whisper to me: If you choose the simple things and find joy in nature’s simple treasures, life and living need not be so hard.” – Psyche Roxas-Mendoza

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“The three great elemental sounds in nature are the sound of rain, the sound of wind in a primeval wood, and the sound of outer ocean on a beach.” – Henry Beston

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“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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“Beach Rules: Soak up the sun. Ride the waves. Breathe the salty air. Feel the breeze. Build sandcastles. Rest, relax, reflect. Collect seashells. Bare-feet required.” – Unknown

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“Individually we are one drop. Together we are an ocean.” – Ryunosuke Satori

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“The beach is truly home, its broad expanse of sand as welcoming as a mother’s open arms. What’s more, this landscape, which extends as far as the eye can see, always reminds me of possibility.” – Joan Anderson

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“To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly embrace your solitude.” – Jeanne Moreau

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“I could never stay long enough on the shore; the tang of the untainted, fresh, and free sea air was like a cool, quieting thought.” – Helen Keller

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“Come to the beach, where the sea is blue, And little white waves come running at you. A wave comes splashing, Over your toes. You just stand still, and away it goes. We’ll build a castle down by the sea, and look for shells if you’ll come with me.” – Unknown

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