Wealth per se I never too much valued, and my acquaintance with its possessors has by no means increased my veneration for it.

To have some account of my thoughts, manners, acquaintance and actions, when the hour arrives in which time is more nimble than memory, is the reason which induces me to keep a journal: a journal in which I must confess my every thought, must open my whole heart!

A little alarm now and then keeps life from stagnation.

Childhood is never troubled with foresight.

You must learn not only to judge but to act for yourself.

... there's nothing but quarreling with the women; it's my belief they like it better than victuals and drink.

the right line of conduct is the same for both sexes, though the manner in which it is pursued, may somewhat vary, and be accommodated to the strength or weakness of the different travelers.