I've heard it said that there are men who read in books to convince themselves there is a God. I know not but man may so deform his works in the settlements, as to leave that which is so clear in the wilderness a matter of doubt among traders and priests.

At no period of the naval history of the world, is it probable that Marines were more important than during the War of the Revolution.

I do not pretend that all that white men do is properly Christianized.

A single glance at the map will make the reader acquainted with the position of the eastern coast of the island of Great Britain, as connected with the shores of the opposite continent.

Ignorance and superstition ever bear a close and mathematical relation to each other.

Death is appalling to those of the most iron nerves, when it comes quietly and in the stillness and solitude of night.

Individuality is the aim of political liberty. By leaving to the citizen as much freedom of action and of being as comports with order and the rights of others, the institutions render him truly a freeman. He is left to pursue his means of happiness in his own manner.