Probably my mother's life was prolonged beyond that of a long-lived family by her coming to Australia in middle life; and if I ever had any tendency to consumption, the climate must have helped me.

As we grew to love South Australia, we felt that we were in an expanding society, still feeling the bond to the motherland, but eager to develop a perfect society in the land of our adoption.

Even before the discovery of copper South Australia had turned the corner.

I look back to a happy childhood.

Drinking habits were very prevalent among men, and were not in any way disgraceful, unless excessive.

Nothing is insignificant in the history of a young community, and - above all - nothing seems impossible.

There is nothing so costly to the state as a ruined life

A glass of whisky in Scotland in the thirties cost less than a cup of tea.

South Australia was the first community to give the secret ballot for political elections.

I had only two offers of marriage in my life, and I refused both.

After the break up of the municipality and the loss of his income my father lost health and spirits.

Face it, Nat, this is one tiger who will never be jumping through your flaming hoop--

Uh, yeah - how about a warm hell no to that request? Does that work for you? Because it works for me.

I don't have the time or the energy to hate, " says Shara. "I only wish to understand. People are what they are.

Emotions are real, just not the reasons behind them.

If you're looking for ways to cut waste in government, you can start with John Prescott.

We all have to draw some lines. To preserve my sanity, I steer clear of cooking, professional sports and most imports, unless imported to us via PBS, Sundance, etc.

The resistance and the degree of the resistance to the natural phenomenon of life causes tremendous suffering.

The time for your labor has been granted.

I want to keep sleeping, but the sun outside my window has other ideas: First blind her. Then jab her eyeballs with scorching-hot daggers.

The NBA is a big family, and I think of all these rookies as my brothers. I still believe I am blue collar among the All-Stars.