If we bestow but a very little attention to the economy of the animal creation, we shall find manifest examples of premeditation, perseverance, resolution, and consumate artifice, in order to effect their purpose. – William Bartram
First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: the great grey eagle is the largest, of great strength and high flight he chiefly preys on fawns and other young quadrupeds. – William Bartram
Having contemplated this admirable grove, I proceeded towards the shrubberies on the banks of the river, and though it was now late in December, the aromatic groves appeared in full bloom. – William Bartram
On the recollection of so many and great favours and blessings, I now, with a high sense of gratitude, presume to offer up my sincere thanks to the Almighty, the Creator and Preserver. – William Bartram
Ive been in and out of Wall Street since 1949, and Ive never seen the type of animosity between government and Wall Street. And Im not sure where it comes from, but I suspect its got to do with a general schism in this society which is really becoming ever more destructive. – Alan Greenspan