I begin to think, that a calm is not desirable in any situation in life. Man was made for action and for bustle too, I believe.

My bursting heart must find vent at my pen.

I've always felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same topic.

Its never to late to get back on your feet though we wont live forever make sure you accomplish what you were put here for

You cannot know, should I discribe to you; the feelings of a parent . . . . Four years have already past away since you left your native land, and this rural Cottage-Humble indeed, when compared to the Palaces you have visited, and the pomp you have been witness to. But I dare say you have not been so inattentive an observer, as to suppose that Sweet peace, and contentment, cannot inhabit the lowly roof, and bless the tranquil inhabitants, equally guarded and protected, in person and property, in this happy Country, as those who reside in the most elegant and costly dwellings.

If we expect to inherit the blessings of our Fathers, we should return a little more to their primitive Simplicity of Manners.

Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.