We were now arrived at the close of our solitary journeyings along the St. Joseph's trail.

Fort Leavenworth is in fact no fort, being without defensive works, except two block-houses.

Not a breath of air stirred over the free and open prairie; the clouds were like light piles of cotton; and where the blue sky was visible, it wore a hazy and languid aspect.

Versailles was a gulf into which the labor of France poured its earnings; and it was never full.

It was a rich and gorgeous sunset - an American sunset; and the ruddy glow of the sky was reflected from some extensive pools of water among the shadowy copses in the meadow below.

Spanish civilization crushed the Indian. English civilization scorned and neglected him. French civilization embraced and cherished him.

Four men are missing; R., Sorel and two emigrants. They set out this morning after buffalo, and have not yet made their appearance; whether killed or lost, we cannot tell.

America was still a land of wonder. The ancient spell still hung unbroken over the wild, vast world of mystery beyond the sea,-a land of romance, adventure, and gold.

We were in all four men with eight animals; for besides the spare horses led by Shaw and myself, an additional mule was driven along with us as a reserve in case of accident.

America, when it became known to Europeans, was, as it had long been, a scene of wide-spread revolution.

Humanity, morality, decency, might be forgotten, but codfish must still be had for the use of the faithful in Lent and on fast days.

Without an enthusiasm of existence, the fullness of life is missed.

Photography is all about secrets. The secrets we all have and will never tell.

A timid person is frightened before a danger a coward during the time and a courageous person afterwards.

To make sure you are not asleep when the sun begins to rise.

What you concentrate on largely determines the quality and quantity of the results that you get and the success that you enjoy.

What we need to get right is not focusing on the fear associated with quantity - not enough, scarcity, and lack - and moving instead to a worldview that explores quality and connectedness.

Your husband or your wife is the only person you can really choose to be your family and to have unconditional love with them.

Life could be cruel enough these days without the truth making it worse.

It takes courage to be the author of your life.

Running is one the best solutions to a clear mind.