The people were simpler, more peaceable and friendly in their manners and dispositions; and assassinations, which give the southern provinces so ill a reputation, were almost unknown.

Besides alligators, the only animals to be feared are the poisonous serpents. These are certainly common enough in the forest, but no fatal accident happened during the whole time of my residence.

I was obliged, at last, to come to the conclusion that the contemplation of nature alone is not sufficient to fill the human heart and mind.

The study of butterflies-creatures selected as the types of airiness and frivolity-instead of being despised, will some day be valued as one of the most important branches of Biological science.

The city and province were given up to anarchy; the coloured people, elated with victory, proclaimed the slaughter of all whites, except the English, French, and American residents.

The poor monkey, quietly seated on the ground, seemed to be in sore trouble at this display of anger.

Until we learn to love each other, try to understand each other, and be compassionate to each other, peace will be an illusion.

Off with you! You're a happy fellow, for you'll give happiness and joy to many other people. There is nothing better or greater than that!

I don't let my picture be taken. I'm on too many hit lists.

The First Insight Theory: Mysterious coincidences cause the reconsideration of the inherent mystery that surrounds our individual lives on this planet.

I have a really hard time stepping out of a limousine and confronting a sh*tload of photographers who are all screaming at you, because it's like saying, 'yeah, yeah, here I am!'

[There's] this idea of "I want to take care of myself," but at the same time I want to be brave, daring, and expressive.

There's no ifs and buts or maybes, you're gonna miss, you're gonna miss my loving.

What is Providence for you may be Nemesis for me.

It's ironic, but true, that in this age of electronic communications, personal interaction is becoming more important than ever.

When you want to change your circumstances, you must first change your thinking.