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- Twins are usually hailed with delight, because they swell the power of the family, though in some instances they are put to death. — John H. Speke
- The rest of my work, besides sketching and keeping a diary, which was the most troublesome of all, consisted in making geological and zoological collections. — John H. Speke
- The equatorial line is, in fact, the centre of atmospheric motion. — John H. Speke
- The lion is, however, rarely heard - much more seldom seen. — John H. Speke
- My first occupation was to map the country. — John H. Speke
- I profess accurately to describe native Africa - Africa in those places where it has not received the slightest impulse, whether for good or evil, from European civilisation. — John H. Speke