Every man who emigrates should proceed with a conviction on his mind, that he is about to encounter years of labour and privation.

He will not then be disappointed at partial reverses, and will be more thankful for unexpected prosperity.

I feel persuaded the tone of mind has a great deal to do with success, because it influences the conduct of the individual.

Supposing, however, that an emigrant has taken this rational view of his situation, he should determine on his pursuits, and allow nothing but absolute certainty of better fortune to turn him aside.

Men, however, landing at Sydney, in their eagerness for information get bewildered, give up their original plans, adopt new and uncertain speculations, trifle away both their time and their money, and ultimately ruin themselves.