I am often disgusted at hearing young people I know, declare that they are afraid of doing this or that, because they MIGHT be killed.

I consider nothing low but ignorance, vice, and meanness, characteristics generally found where the animal propensities predominate over the higher sentiments.

I do not like Melbourne in its present state.

I have been agreeably disappointed in my idea of the camels. They are far from unpleasant to ride; in fact, it is much less fatiguing than riding on horseback, and even with the little practice I have yet had, I find it shakes me less.

Everyone who comes out does a very foolish thing in bringing such a quantity of clothes that he never wants.

The actual danger is nothing, and the positive advantages very great.

What you say about this world I do not quite agree with; I think it a very good world, and only requires a person to be reasonable in his expectations, and not to trust too much to others.