John Lawson quotes

“The Indian Corn, or Maiz, proves the most useful Grain in the World; and had it not been for the Fruitfulness of this Species, it would have proved very difficult to have settled some of the Plantations in America.”
-- John Lawson

Source : John Lawson (2010). “A New Voyage to Carolina”, p.79, BoD – Books on Demand

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“Many of the French follow a Trade with the Indians, living very conveniently for that Interest.”
-- John Lawson

Source : John Lawson (1860). “The History of Carolina: Containing the Exact Description and Natural History of that Country, Together with the Present State Thereof and a Journal of a Thousand Miles Traveled Through Several Nations of Indians, Giving a Particular Account of Their Customs, Manners, &c., &c”, p.28

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“The Allegator is the same, as the Crocodile, and differs only in Name.”
-- John Lawson

Source : John Lawson (2010). “A New Voyage to Carolina”, p.132, BoD – Books on Demand

#Names Quotes #Crocodiles Quotes

“The Inhabitants of Carolina, thro' the Richness of the Soil, live an easy and pleasant Life.”
-- John Lawson

Source : John Lawson (2010). “A New Voyage to Carolina”, p.83, BoD – Books on Demand

#Soil Quotes #Easy Quotes #Carolina Quotes

“The Merchants of Carolina, are fair, frank Traders.”
-- John Lawson

Source : John Lawson (1860). “The History of Carolina: Containing the Exact Description and Natural History of that Country, Together with the Present State Thereof and a Journal of a Thousand Miles Traveled Through Several Nations of Indians, Giving a Particular Account of Their Customs, Manners, &c., &c”, p.17

#Traders Quotes #Carolina Quotes #Frank Quotes

“Like most parents, I've been stumped by homework, the big questions, such as: 'What is the point of geography - the pilot always knows where we are going?'. Answer: 'If you didn't know any geography, people would think you were an American, and you wouldn't be able to put them right because you wouldn't know where they live.'”

Source : A.A. Gill (2010). “Paper View: The Best of The Sunday Times Television Columns”, p.127, Hachette UK

“When America is chasing you, the whole world is chasing you.”

“Aggressive Christianity is the world's greatest need.”

“And how am I to face the odds Of man's bedevilment and God's? I, a stranger and afraid In a world I never made.”

“First Conjuration Addressed to Emperor Lucifer. Emperor Lucifer, Master and Prince of Rebellious Spirits, I adjure thee to leave thine abode, in what-ever quarter of the world it may be situated and come hither to communicate with me.”

“I thought religion would make me live with my head in the clouds, but as often as not, it grounds me in this world.”

“Let me tell you, though: being the smartest boy in the world wasn’t easy. I didn’t ask for this. I didn’t want this. On the contrary, it was a huge burden. First, there was the task of keeping my brain perfectly protected. My cerebral cortex was a national treasure, a masterpiece of the Sistine Chapel of brains. This was not something that could be treated frivolously. If I could have locked it in a safe, I would have. Instead, I became obsessed with brain damage.”

“I've heard there are vegan corn dogs - I don't know if that's true but, jeez, I'd love to eat one of them.”

“A BOUNTY on the exportation of corn tends to lower its price to the foreign consumer, but it has no permanent effect on its price in the home market.”

“Cracker Jacks don't count as junk food because they're corn and peanuts, which we know to be high in nutrition. And they have a prize inside.”