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.

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

When it comes to emotions, women know how to paint with the full set of oils, while men are busy doodling with crayons.

I think it’s important that (Roe v. Wade) remain legal for medical reasons and other reasons.

When distrust is so profound that it makes you wary of every word dripping from honeyed lips...It sharpens your instincts...Now for a woman, THAT is a powerful weapon...

It's a city where everbody mutinies but no one deserts.

I never spoke about politics, with the exception of Election Night.

I love her too, but our neuroses just don't match.

The information I most want is in books not yet written by people not yet born.

Man can know his world without falling back on revelation; he can live his life without feeling his utter dependence on supernatural powers.

I can't take it seriously when people get excited and scream that religion is in danger, and similar stupidities.

I'm very sensitive to energy and people and life and animals and a lot of things.