Letter 1 Walton Quotes Flashcards
“no disaster has accompanied the evil forebodings”
“Inspirited by this wind of promise, my day dreams become more fervent and vivid”
“a land surpassing in wonders and in beauty”
“What may not be expected in a country of eternal light?”
“I shall satiate my ardent curiosity with the sight of a part of the world never before visited, and may tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man”
“which I shall confer on all mankind / by discovering a passage”
“conquer all fear of danger or death”
“I feel my heart glow with an enthusiasm which elevates me to heaven” / “whose effusions entranced my soul, and lifted it to heaven”
“effected by an undertaking such as mine”
“I voluntarily endured cold, famine, thirst and want of sleep; I often worked harder than the common sailors during the day, and devoted my nights to…” / “I dedicated myself to this great enterprise”
“do I not deserve to accomplish some great purpose?’ / “I preferred glory to every enticement that wealth placed in my path”
“If I fail, you will see me again soon, or never”
