I've opened the way for others to make fortunes, but a fortune for myself was not what I was after.

Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections.

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

In this situation I was constantly exposed to danger and death.

Let peace, descending from her native heaven, bid her olives spring amidst the joyful nations; and plenty, in league with commerce, scatter blessings from her copious hand!

Soon after, I returned home to my family, with a determination to bring them as soon as possible to live in Kentucky, which I esteemed a second paradise, at the risk of my life and fortune.

I was happy in the midst of dangers and inconveniences.