May The Same Almighty Goodness

Curiosity Is Natural To The Soul Of Man And Interesting Objects Have A Powerful Influence On Our Affections.

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.

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.

The Religion I Have To Love And Fear God, Believe In Jesus Christ, Do All The Good To My Neighbor, And Myself That I Can, Do As Little Harm As I Can Help, And Trust On God's Mercy For The Rest.

I Was Never Lost In The Woods In My Whole Life, Though Once I Was Confused For Three Days.