Every trail has its end, and every calamity brings its lesson! — James Fenimore Cooper

It should be remembered that men always prize that most which is least enjoyed. Thus, in a new country, the woods and other objects, which in an old country would be maintained at great cost, are got rid of, simply with a view of “improving” as it is called.

History, like love, is so apt to surround her heroes with an atmosphere of imaginary brightness.

It is better for a man to die at peace with himself than to live haunted by an evil conscience.