Fertile soil, level plains, easy passage across the mountains, coal, iron, and other metals imbedded in the rocks, and a stimulating climate, all shower their blessings upon man.

History in its broadest aspect is a record of man's migrations from one environment to another.

Although mountains may guide migrations, the plains are the regions where people dwell in greatest numbers.

In America the most widespread type of forest is the evergreen coniferous woodland of the north.

America forms the longest and straightest bone in the earth's skeleton.

The coast of British Columbia was one of the three chief centers of aboriginal America.

The buffalo is a surprisingly stupid animal.

Geologists are rapidly becoming convinced that the mammals spread from their central Asian point of origin largely because of great variations in climate.

We are learning, too, that the love of beauty is one of Nature's greatest healers.

Year by year we are learning that in this restless, strenuous American life of ours vacations are essential.

As a matter of fact, an ordinary desert supports a much greater variety of plants than does either a forest or a prairie.

We are all cynics now, I suppose, and even a mewling infant knows that to save a life is to make an eternal enemy.

I am a people watcher and I have a very good memory.

It's cool to be recognised by your peers.

I am convinced that nothing will happen to me, for I know the greatness of the task for which Providence has chosen me.

Elegance is like manners. You can’t be polite only on Wednesday or Thursday. If you are elegant, you should be every day of the week. If you are not, then it’s another matter.

All ideas grow out of other ideas

I believe we're all in denial about the people we love.

Who does not grow, declines.

Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.

The only Revolution that can really change the world is the one in your own consciousness, and mine has already begun.