“A noble mind finds its purest joy in the accomplishment of its duty, and to that willingly sacrifices its inclination.” — 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
