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Johann David Wyss
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Born 1743 in Bern · Died 1818 in Köniz
writer · Switzerland
Notable works: The Swiss Family Robinson
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- The Swiss Family Robinson1812 · Read here →
- The Swiss Family Robinson; or Adventures in a Desert Island
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The Swiss Family Robinson; or Adventures in a Desert Island
From Project Gutenberg e-text #11703 (public domain in the USA).
A noble mind finds its purest joy in the accomplishment of its duty, and to that willingly sacrifices its inclination.
— Spoken by a character · Chapter XVI
This was one of those happy days that God grants us sometimes on earth, to give us an idea of the bliss of Heaven; and most fervently did we thank Him, at the end of our repast, for all his mercies and blessings to us.
The Swiss Family Robinson
From Project Gutenberg e-text #78017 (public domain in the USA).
Already the tempest had continued six days; on the seventh its fury seemed still increasing; and the morning dawned upon us without a prospect of hope, for we had wandered so far from the right track, and were so forcibly driven toward the southeast, that none on board knew where we were.
‘Have confidence in God: succour is near.’
— Fritz · Chapter LV