In this situation I was constantly exposed to danger and death.
Nature was here a series of wonders, and a fund of delight.
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
I'm going now. My time has come.
All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.
The religion I have to love and fear God, believe in Jesus Christ, do all the good to my neighbor, and myself that I can, do as little harm as I can help, and trust on God's mercy for the rest.