Quotes by Daniel Boone
“A zeal for the defence of their country led these heroes to the scene of action, though with a few men to attack a powerful army of experienced warriors.”
“All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.”
“Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections.”
“During our travels, the Indians entertained me well; and their affection for me was so great, that they utterly refused to leave me there with the others, although the Governor offered them one hundred pounds sterling for me, on purpose to give me a parole to go home.”
“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.”
“I had gained the summit of a commanding ridge, and, looking round with astonishing delight, beheld the ample plains, the beauteous tracts below.”
“I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.”
“I was happy in the midst of dangers and inconveniences.”
“In such a diversity it was impossible I should be disposed to melancholy.”
“In the decline of the day, near Kentucky river, as we ascended the brow of a small hill, a number of Indians rushed out of a thick cane-brake upon us, and made us prisoners.”