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 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.

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.

You should carefully study the Art of Reasoning, as it is what most people are very deficient in, and I know few things more disagreeable than to argue, or even converse with a man who has no idea of inductive and deductive philosophy.

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

We have this morning dropped anchor, just off Williamstown.

I do not like Melbourne in its present state.