In a colony constituted like that of New South Wales, the proportion of crime must of course be great.

We moved leisurely towards Mount Foster, on the 22nd, and arrived opposite to it a little before sunset.

On the subject of emigration, it is not my intention to dwell at any length.

Mount Harris is of basaltic formation, but I could not observe any columnar regularity in it, although large blocks are exposed above the ground. The rock is extremely hard and sonorous.

The staple of our Australian colonies, but more particularly of New South Wales, the climate and the soil of which are peculiarly suited to its production, - is fine wool.

Farming implements are as cheap in Sydney as in England.

The year 1826 was remarkable for the commencement of one of those fearful droughts to which we have reason to believe the climate of New South Wales is periodically subject.

If we strike a line to the N.W. from Sydney to Wellington Valley, we shall find that little change takes place in the geological features of the country.

The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.

Repeat one word of what I just said and I'll cheerfully beat you to death, Mike.

Actors are supposed to be these runaways that get in a covered wagon filled with hats and tambourines and go from town to town making people smile.

Live life messy and love every moment of it.

I'm trying to be a little bit more mature about my choices and think about what I want to direct next, instead of just jumping into a movie 'cause I want to do it.

You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.

A work becomes a work of art when one re-evaluates the values of nature and adds one's own spirituality.

People have been unhappy for a long time about the two-party system.

People who avoid all criticism fail. It's destructive criticism we need to avoid, not criticism in all forms.