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Daniel Boone quotes

American Explorer November 2, 1734 – September 26, 1820

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Soon after, I returned home to my family, with a determination to bring them as soon as possible to live in Kentucky, which I esteemed a second paradise, at the risk of my life and fortune. Daniel Boone
Most of the memorable events I have myself been exercised in; and, for the satisfaction of the public, will briefly relate the circumstances of my adventures, and scenes of life, from my first movement to this country until this day. Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone quote: "All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a..."
All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife. Daniel Boone
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. Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone quote: "I was happy in the midst of dangers and inconveniences."
I was happy in the midst of dangers and inconveniences. Daniel Boone
One day I undertook a tour through the country, and the diversity and beauties of nature I met with in this charming season, expelled every gloomy and vexatious thought. Daniel Boone
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. Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone quote: "Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting..."
Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections. Daniel Boone
We were then in a dangerous, helpless situation, exposed daily to perils and death amongst savages and wild beasts, not a white man in the country but ourselves. Daniel Boone
Let peace, descending from her native heaven, bid her olives spring amidst the joyful nations; and plenty, in league with commerce, scatter blessings from her copious hand! Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone quote: "Nature was here a series of wonders, and a fund of delight."
Nature was here a series of wonders, and a fund of delight. Daniel Boone
May the same Almighty Goodness banish the accursed monster, war, from all lands, with her hated associates, rapine and insatiable ambition! Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone quote: "In this time the enemy began to undermine our fort, which was..."
In this time the enemy began to undermine our fort, which was situated sixty yards from Kentucky River. 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. Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone quote: "In this situation I was constantly exposed to danger and death."
In this situation I was constantly exposed to danger and death. Daniel Boone

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