. . .nature Indifferently Copied

Because My Father Was Often Absent On Naval Duty, My Mother Suffered Me To Do Much As I Pleased

The Fact Is I Am Growing Old Too Fast, Alas! I Feel It, And Yet Work I Will, And May God Grant Me Life To See The Last Plate Of My Mammoth Work Finished.

The Mercantile Business Did Not Suit Me

As I Grew Up I Was Fervently Desirous Of Becoming Acquainted With Nature.

Never Give Up Listening To The Sounds Of Birds.