"If we bestow but a very little attention to the economy of the animal creation, we shall find manifest examples of premeditation, perseverance, resolution, and consumate artifice, in order to effect their purpose."

"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."

"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."

"First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: the great grey eagle is the largest, of great strength and high flight he chiefly preys on fawns and other young quadrupeds."

"Wisdom principle 51 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 100."

"People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights."

"Wisdom principle 47 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 29."

"Do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold — an essential principle for the reflective life."