Searching for a lost city is a particularly European obsession.

Any man who has ever led an army, an expedition, or a group of Boy Scouts has sadism in his bones.

If hot food is they key to maintaining an expedition's stamina, then low grade gut-rot alcohol is the key to sustaining its sense of pleasure.

The forest did not tolerate frailty of body or mind. Show your weakness, and it would consume you without hesitation.

There comes a stage at which a man would rather die cleanly by a bullet than by the unknown terror of the phantom in the forest.

I was no longer troubled when he pulled out a machete in a crowded bar, tried to pick up schoolgirls, or threatened to scalp us, then rip off our heads and scoop out our brains.

Previous journeys in search of treasure have taught me that a zigzag strategy is the best way to get ahead.

The inertia of a jungle village is a dangerous thing. Before you know it your whole life has slipped by and you are still waiting there.

The rain of Madre de Dios is similar to that of the Amazon, but there is a petrifying aspect to it, as if it seeks to wound rather than to nurture.

On a hard jungle journey nothing is so important as having a team you can trust.

On a harsh expedition, there's no space for anyone who does not intend to finish.

A journey indeed, in an emotional roller-coaster.

The birds can fly An' why can't I?

CNN is a more diverse brand. It's spread out over more products over there.

Yes, a dark time passed over this land, but now there is something like light.

I'm in the mood for love, simply because you're near me. Funny, but when you're near me I'm in the mood for love.

Simplify your life and your mind. Think more of infinity and less of yourself.

I don't think I'm destined to be the eternal bachelor.

I think maybe it is about time for a governor who has created jobs, who's managed a budget, who's led and inspired large organizations, who listens well, and who can drive an agenda

I wanted them to love the story so they would love me.

It had all the earmarks of a CIA operation; the bomb killed everybody in the room except the intended target!