"They are very simple, and honest, and exceedingly liberal with all they have; they give it with such a good will, that one would believe that they are giving their hearts. And they are all of good sta…"

"By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination."

"I have come to serve at 28 years with this art of navigation."

"They ought to make good and skilled servants, for they repeat very quickly whatever we say to them."

"Nothing that results in human progress is achieved with unanimous consent. Those that are enlightened before the others are condemned to pursue that light in spite of the others."