All William John Wills Quotes
- 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,… Continent
- 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… Any
- Everyone who comes out does a very foolish thing in bringing such a quantity of clothes that he never wants. Bringing
- 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. Afraid
- I do not like Melbourne in its present state. Inspirational
- I consider nothing low but ignorance, vice, and meanness, characteristics generally found where the animal propensities predominate over the higher sentiments. Animal
- 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… Agreeably
- 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… Altered
- The actual danger is nothing, and the positive advantages very great. Actual
- We have this morning dropped anchor, just off Williamstown. Anchor
- 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… Agree
- 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… Argue
- Both camels are dead and our provisions are done. Both
- Our clothes are going to pieces fast. Send provisions as soon as possible. Clothes
- I have deposited some of my journals here for fear of accidents. Accidents
- 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… Beautiful
- This country is undergoing great changes for the better. Better
- 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… Carefully
- I see by your letter to my father that you are rather afraid the French may invade England. Afraid
- We all think we are right, or we should not believe as we do. All
- These rare senses and powers of reasoning were given to be used freely, but not audaciously, to discover, not to pervert the truth. Audaciously
- Our journey so far has been very satisfactory: we are most fortunate as regards the season, for there has been more rain this winter than… Been
- The country up here is beautiful; everything green and pleasant; and if you saw it now, you would not believe that in two months' time… Appearance