I had gained the summit of a commanding ridge, and, looking round with astonishing delight, beheld the ample plains, the beauteous tracts below.

I was never lost in the woods in my whole life, though once I was confused for three days.

Fear is the spice that makes it interesting to go ahead.

May the same Almighty Goodness banish the accursed monster, war, from all lands, with her hated associates, rapine and insatiable ambition!

Having an exciting destination is like setting a needle in your compass. From then on, the compass knows only one point - its ideal. And it will faithfully guide you there through the darkest nights and fiercest storms

It isn't how you die. It's what you live for.

No, I never did get lost, but I was bewildered for three days once.