The melancholy science from which I make this offering to my friend relates to a region that from time immemorial was regarded as the true field of philosophy, but which, since the latter's conversion into method, has lapsed into intellectual neglect, sententious whimsy, and finally oblivion.

I believe that we are lost here in America, but I believe we shall be found.

"To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries."