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 Copy Share Image
They have just succeeded in raising the two thousand pounds here, by subscription, that was wanted towards an exploration fund, for fitting out an… — William John Wills Copy Share Image
You should carefully study the Art of Reasoning, as it is what most people are very deficient in, and I know few things more… — William John Wills Copy Share Image
I have deposited some of my journals here for fear of accidents. — William John Wills Copy Share Image
Everyone who comes out does a very foolish thing in bringing such a quantity of clothes that he never wants. — William John Wills Copy Share Image
Melbourne is wonderfully altered since I last saw it. There are some very fair buildings in it now, and things are a little cheaper… — William John Wills Copy Share Image
The actual danger is nothing, and the positive advantages very great. — William John Wills Copy Share Image
The country up here is beautiful; everything green and pleasant; and if you saw it now, you would not believe that in two months'… — William John Wills Copy Share Image
Our clothes are going to pieces fast. Send provisions as soon as possible. — William John Wills Copy Share Image
It is of great importance to note these meteors, even the small ones, as very little is yet known of them; and every observation,… — William John Wills Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I consider nothing low but ignorance, vice, and meanness, characteristics generally found where the animal propensities predominate over the higher sentiments. — William John Wills Copy Share Image
I am often disgusted at hearing young people I know, declare that they are afraid of doing this or that, because they MIGHT be… — William John Wills Copy Share Image
