The country up here is beautiful; everything green and pleasant; and if you saw it now, you would not believe that in two months’ time it could have such a parched and barren appearance as it will then assume. William John Wills Read Quote
These rare senses and powers of reasoning were given to be used freely, but not audaciously, to discover, not to pervert the truth. William John Wills Read Quote
At any rate, girls are differently situated. Having no need of deep scientific knowledge, their education is confined more to the ordinary things of the world, the study of the fine arts, and of the manners and dispositions of people. William John Wills Read Quote
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. William John Wills Read Quote
They have just succeeded in raising the two thousand pounds here, by subscription, that was wanted towards an exploration fund, for fitting out an expedition, that will probably start for the interior of our continent next March. William John Wills Read Quote
I see by your letter to my father that you are rather afraid the French may invade England. William John Wills Read Quote
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. William John Wills Read Quote
I consider nothing low but ignorance, vice, and meanness, characteristics generally found where the animal propensities predominate over the higher sentiments. William John Wills Read Quote
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. William John Wills Read Quote
Our clothes are going to pieces fast. Send provisions as soon as possible. William John Wills Read Quote
