“It is better to leave each one in his own opinion than to enter into arguments.”

“It is better to change an opinion than to persist in a wrong one.”

“The world runs on from one folly to another; and the man who, solely from regard to the opinion of others, and without any wish or necessity of his own, toils after gold, honour, or any other phantom, is no better than a fool.”

“There is no better way of life in the world than that of the Australian. I firmly believe this. The grumbling, growling, cursing, profane, laughing, beer drinking, abusive, loyal-to-his-mates Australian is one of the few free men left on this earth. He fears no one, crawls to no one, bludges on no one, and acknowledges no master. Learn his way. Learn his language. Get yourself accepted as one of him; and you will enter a world that you never dreamed existed. And once you have entered it, you will never leave it.”

“In my opinion, giving a kiss is a much better prize than receiving one.”

“It is only natural, of course, that each man should think his own opinions best: the crow loves his fledgling, and the ape his cub.”