I was awakened by a tremendous earthquake, and though I hadn ever before enjoyed a storm of this sort, the strange thrilling motion could not be mistaken, and I ran out of my cabin, both glad and frightened, shouting, "A noble earthquake! A noble earthquake" feeling sure I was going to learn something.

The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.

Nature had gathered her choicest treasures , to draw her lovers into close and confiding communion with her

Few places in this world are more dangerous than home. Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action.

Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.

I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.

God never made an ugly landscape. All that sun shines on is beautiful, so long as it is wild.