I Wouldn't Give A Tinker's Damn For

Felicity, The Companion Of Content, Is Rather Found In Our Own Breasts Than In The Enjoyment Of External Things; And I Firmly Believe It Requires But A Little Philosophy To Make A Man Happy In Whatever State He Is.

Nature Was Here A Series Of Wonders, And A Fund Of Delight.

I've Opened The Way For Others To Make Fortunes, But A Fortune For Myself Was Not What I Was After.

Most Of The Memorable Events I Have Myself Been Exercised In; And, For The Satisfaction Of The Public, Will Briefly Relate The Circumstances Of My Adventures, And Scenes Of Life, From My First Movement To This Country Until This Day.

Curiosity Is Natural To The Soul Of Man And Interesting Objects Have A Powerful Influence On Our Affections. Let These Influencing Powers Actuate, By The Permission Or Disposal Of Providence, From Selfish Or Social Views, Yet In Time The Mysterious Will Of Heaven Is Unfolded, And We Behold Our Conduct, From Whatever Motives Excited, Operating To Answer The Important Designs Of Heaven.