Having contemplated this admirable grove, I proceeded towards the shrubberies on the banks of the river, and though it was now late in December, the aromatic groves appeared in full bloom.

Turkeys, quails, and small birds, are here to be seen; but birds are not numerous in desart forests; they draw near to the habitations of men, as I have constantly observed in all my travels.

On the recollection of so many and great favours and blessings, I now, with a high sense of gratitude, presume to offer up my sincere thanks to the Almighty, the Creator and Preserver.

The parental, and filial affections seem to be as ardent, their sensibility and attachment, as active and faithful, as those observed to be in human nature.

My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view.

Some tribes of birds will relieve and rear up the young and helpless, of their own and other tribes, when abandoned.

Animal substance seems to be the first food of all birds, even the granivorous tribes.

It may be proper to observe, that I had now passed the utmost frontier of the white settlements on that border.

My dream stood in the way of appreciating what I did have.

I don't know notes or octaves or the difference between sharp and flat, but I know music makes everything more.

I believe half the unhappiness in life comes from people being afraid to go straight at things.

To love another person is to see the face of God.

Men die but an idea does not.

Altruism is the best source of happiness. There is no doubt about that.

When I read, I want to be fully transported to another place. I want to feel things, smell things.

"I'm a new song and you're just a remix."

No matter what's happening in your life, you can change the trajectory of events by closing your eyes, reviewing your thought and behavior, and sending love wherever you've been withholding it.

The pressure to conform to an authority figure or peer group can cause people to behave in shocking ways.