Distance lends enchantment (to the view) American British proverb
Used to indicate that something or someone looks more attractive from a further distance.
Marry: "I think Jenny is quite adorable." Jane: "Oh! Try to talk with her, you will know. It seems that distance lends enchantment to the view."
Jill: "You know, university life is the greatest!" Jane: "Remember that you used to really hate university. I think distance lends enchantment to the view."
To long for something/ to do something
I'm itching to go to a tranquil place of quiet beauty.