“What our limited reason cannot grasp, let us be content to acknowledge as the workings of Almighty power and wisdom, and thankfully trust in that 'Rock,' which, were it not higher than we, would afford no sense of security to… — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
“In this way, the labor of learning was very considerably lightened, and everyone came to know a few words of each language. Occasionally we… — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
“The monkeys seized all the cocoanuts within their reach and sent them down upon us” — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
“If it be the will of God," said my wife, "to leave us alone on this solitary place, let us be content; and rejoice… — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
“darkness closed over a wild and terrific scene, and returning light as often brought but renewed distress, for the raging storm increased in fury… — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
“The friends of Columbus thought it very easy to make an egg stand upon its end when he had shown them how to do… — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
“Stop!" I exclaimed, "we have still left something very important undone." "Surely not," said Fritz. "Yes," said I, "we have not yet joined in… — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
“We saw around us on every side traces of the Divine wisdom and beneficence; and our hearts overflowed with love and veneration for that Almighty hand which had so miraculously saved, and continued to protect us. I humbly trusted in Him, either to restore us to the world, or send some beings to join us in this beloved island, where… — Johann David Wyss Copy Share
“I shall be satisfied if young people who read this record of our lives and adventures should learn from it how admirably suited is… — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
It was one of those happy days that God grants us sometimes on earth to give us an idea of the bliss of heaven. — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
“Most ridiculous of all was the condition of one old fellow, who had found a calabash containing palm wine, and, eagerly drinking it, was… — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
“What our limited reason cannot grasp, let us be content to acknowledge as the workings of Almighty power and wisdom, and thankfully trust in… — Johann David Wyss Copy Share Image
