Daniel Boone quotes

Daniel Boone was an American frontiersman and explorer, famous for his expeditions through the Appalachian wilderness. His adventures played a key role in the westward expansion of the United States. He became a legendary figure, symbolizing the spirit of American pioneering. Here are 26 of his quotes:

Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections. (Daniel Boone)
I can't say I was ever lost, but I was bewildered once for three days. View quote
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I've opened the way for others to make fortunes, but a fortune for myself was not what I was after. View quote
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All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Nothing embitters my old age [like] the circulation of absurd stories that I retire as civilization advances, that I shun the white men and seek the Indians, and that now even when old, I seek to retire beyond the second Alleganies. View quote
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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. View quote
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Many heroic actions and chivalrous adventures are related of me which exist only in the regions of fancy. With me the world has taken great liberties, and yet I have been but a common man. View quote
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I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks. View quote
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I was happy in the midst of dangers and inconveniences. (Daniel Boone)
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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Nature was here a series of wonders, and a fund of delight. View quote
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In such a diversity it was impossible I should be disposed to melancholy. View quote
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I had gained the summit of a commanding ridge, and, looking round with astonishing delight, beheld the ample plains, the beauteous tracts below. View quote
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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. View quote
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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! View quote
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May the same Almighty Goodness banish the accursed monster, war, from all lands, with her hated associates, rapine and insatiable ambition! View quote
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On the fourth day of July following, a party of about two hundred Indians attacked Boonsborough, killed one man, and wounded two. View quote
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In the decline of the day, near Kentucky river, as we ascended the brow of a small hill, a number of Indians rushed out of a thick cane-brake upon us, and made us prisoners. (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. View quote
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In this time the enemy began to undermine our fort, which was situated sixty yards from Kentucky River. View quote
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In this situation I was constantly exposed to danger and death. View quote
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Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections. Let these influencing powers actuate, by the permission or disposal of Providence, from selfish or social views, yet in time the mysterious will of Heaven is unfolded, and we behold our conduct, from whatever motives excited, operating to answer the important designs of heaven. View quote
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Occupation: American Explorer
Born: November 2, 1734
Died: September 26, 1820
Quotes count: 26
Wikipedia: Daniel Boone

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