William John Wills Quotes
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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,…
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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…
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Everyone who comes out does a very foolish thing in bringing such a quantity of clothes that he never wants.
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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.
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I do not like Melbourne in its present state.
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I consider nothing low but ignorance, vice, and meanness, characteristics generally found where the animal propensities predominate over the higher sentiments.
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I have been agreeably disappointed in my idea of the camels. They are far from unpleasant to ride; in fact, it is much less fatiguing…
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Melbourne is wonderfully altered since I last saw it. There are some very fair buildings in it now, and things are a little cheaper than…
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The actual danger is nothing, and the positive advantages very great.
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We have this morning dropped anchor, just off Williamstown.
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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…
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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…
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Both camels are dead and our provisions are done.
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Our clothes are going to pieces fast. Send provisions as soon as possible.
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I have deposited some of my journals here for fear of accidents.
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The pigeon here is a beautiful bird, of a delicate bronze colour, tinged with pink about the neck, and the wings marked with green and…
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This country is undergoing great changes for the better.
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It is of great importance to note these meteors, even the small ones, as very little is yet known of them; and every observation, if…
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I see by your letter to my father that you are rather afraid the French may invade England.
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We all think we are right, or we should not believe as we do.
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