William John Wills Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Our clothes are going to pieces fast. Send provisions as soon as possible.”

“The actual danger is nothing, and the positive advantages very great.”

“We have this morning dropped anchor, just off Williamstown.”

“They have just succeeded in raising the two thousand pounds here, by subscription, that was wanted towards an exploration fund, for fitting out an expedition, that will probably start for the interior of our continent next March.”

“At any rate, girls are differently situated. Having no need of deep scientific knowledge, their education is confined more to the ordinary things of the world, the study of the fine arts, and of the manners and dispositions of people.”

“Everyone who comes out does a very foolish thing in bringing such a quantity of clothes that he never wants.”

“These rare senses and powers of reasoning were given to be used freely, but not audaciously, to discover, not to pervert the truth.”

“This country is undergoing great changes for the better.”

“We all think we are right, or we should not believe as we do.”

“It is of great importance to note these meteors, even the small ones, as very little is yet known of them; and every observation, if carefully made, will some day help to show what they are.”