My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view.

Turkeys, quails, and small birds, are here to be seen; but birds are not numerous in desart forests; they draw near to the habitations of men, as I have constantly observed in all my travels.

On the recollection of so many and great favours and blessings, I now, with a high sense of gratitude, presume to offer up my sincere thanks to the Almighty, the Creator and Preserver.

The parental, and filial affections seem to be as ardent, their sensibility and attachment, as active and faithful, as those observed to be in human nature.

Having contemplated this admirable grove, I proceeded towards the shrubberies on the banks of the river, and though it was now late in December, the aromatic groves appeared in full bloom.

Some tribes of birds will relieve and rear up the young and helpless, of their own and other tribes, when abandoned.

Animal substance seems to be the first food of all birds, even the granivorous tribes.

It may be proper to observe, that I had now passed the utmost frontier of the white settlements on that border.

Do not give your heart to that which does not satisfy your heart.

Your efforts extend like ripples on the ocean, much further than you know.

I have a huge ego - I know that. Do I worry about it? No, I think it's cool. I have a lot of fun.

I'm proud that today, at 43 years old, I've come to value the aging process and focus on inner rather than outer beauty.

Your enemy's enemy is your friend

Every single director-actor I talked to, from Warren Beatty to Clint Eastwood to George Clooney, said the biggest mistake they made is not shooting enough footage of themselves.

The basic problem is with the business model of journalism. That business model is premised on the idea that talk is cheap and reporting is expensive.

Laurie, you're an angel! How shall I ever thank you?" "Fly at me again. I rather liked it," said Laurie, looking mischievous, a thing he had not done for a fortnight.

Love and a sense of calmness are the only things you need to bring to the experience of death.

Remember, nothing succeeds without toil.