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.

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.

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.

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

Never allow anyone to take you out of character, some people know which buttons to press. (Zip it instead)

My country can never be taken away from me now

What treasures here do Mammon's sons behold! Yet know that all that which glitters is not gold.

It's not a confession if no one reads it. It's just an unshared secret.

My work is very bodily. It's not a shell, but a body.

I go to the chair of government with feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution.

A winning effort begins with preparation.

Forgiveness is the key to inner peace because it is the mental technique by which our thoughts are transformed from fear to love.

He who desires anything but God deceives himself, and he who loves anything but God errs miserably.

I'm a minor, stupid talent compared to my brother [Joaquin].