"We were now, as I before mentioned, upon this St. Joseph's trail. It was evident, by the traces, that large parties were a few days in advance of us; and as we too supposed them to be Mormons, we had some apprehension of interruption."

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Source : Francis Parkman (2016). “The Oregon Trail: Juvenile History - - American”, p.25, VM eBooks

Francis Parkman

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“Motherhood is not a hobby, it is a calling. You do not collect children because you find them cuter than stamps. It is not something to do if you can squeeze the time in. It is what God gave you time for.”
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“I think my books are better than my exhibitions. If people don't like my books then I don't mind. I guess you like them enough to write an essay about them so that makes me pretty happy.”
“Love conquers everything even karma.”
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“God does not exist to answer our prayers, but by our prayers we come to discern the mind of God.”
“I am not political. It is not my job. But I would be happy if politicians could read my work and draw some conclusions from it.”

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